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Shia Islamist organization in Yemen
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance.
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It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.
Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister has promised a ‘serious' response after a weekend of deadly Houthi attacks - but there are fears the escalation of the war could draw in other players.
A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with...