Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?
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The Houthis are a military, political, and religious movement based in northern Yemen, with ties to Iran and a history of fighting in the region. They have demonstrated significant missile and drone capabilities, and have recently warned of potential action in support of Palestinians and against Israel and its allies.
The Houthis are a military, political, and religious movement led by the Houthi family in northern Yemen. They adhere to the Zaydi sect of Shi'ite Islam and have a history of fighting guerrilla wars with the Yemeni army. The group expanded its power and built closer ties with Iran after the 2011 Arab Spring protests. In 2014, they captured the Yemeni capital Sanaa, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to intervene. The Houthis have demonstrated significant missile and drone capabilities, attacking oil installations and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. After a 2022 truce, the Houthis began firing on international shipping in the Red Sea in support of Palestinians, but ceased attacks following a US-brokered ceasefire in 2025.
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