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Houthis

Houthis
The latest news and top stories on Houthis. A prominent Yemen-based political and military organisation, the Houthis, officially Ansar Allah, emerged in the 1990s as a Zaydi revivalist and Islamist movement. Controlling significant parts of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, its primary mission involves governing Yemen, opposing foreign influence and countering Western and Israeli presence. Their main activities include being a central player in the Yemeni civil war, engaging in human rights abuses and notably disrupting Red Sea shipping. Backed by Iran, they are a key component of the "Axis of Resistance" and have been designated a terrorist organisation by some nations.
Middle East

Iraq removes Hezbollah and Houthis from asset-freeze list after ‘mistake’

Iraqi PM orders accountability for the error over list meant for Islamic State/al-Qaeda only. Reversal is blow to US efforts curbing Iran.

Hegseth’s Signal use posed risk to US forces, Pentagon review finds

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Israel intercepts missile fired by Houthis after deadly strikes on Yemen

Exchange of fire is the latest between the Middle East foes amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

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