Senator Ted Cruz advocates for recognizing Somaliland as the U.S. reportedly explores military access to the breakaway state's port and airbase facilities, in response to Red Sea threats from Iran and Houthi proxies, who are now facing a potential threat from a pro-US African nation.

An analysis suggests that Iran's "Axis of Resistance," encompassing groups like the Houthis and Hezbollah, is not weakening but rather undergoing a reformation, indicating a new strategic direction.

Reports indicate that Houthi forces are still utilizing Iranian components in their anti-ship, surface-to-air, and ballistic missiles, demonstrating an expansion of their advanced offensive capabilities.

The Houthis have declared that Yemen will not remain neutral in the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of plans to turn the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean into active theaters of war.

The Houthis are threatening to close a crucial shipping lane, Bab al-Mandab, which connects Europe with Asia via the Suez Canal, warning of global consequences if Sana'a decides to proceed.

Houthi rebels in Yemen have accused the UN special envoy of bias, stating his declarations on their involvement in the war align with the positions of the United States and the United Kingdom.

An article examines the current power and future prospects of the Houthi movement and Hezbollah in the West Asia region, discussing their geopolitical impact.

Iran-backed Houthi forces threaten to target Red Sea shipping, raising the prospect of a second global chokepoint amid the conflict with Iran.

Yemen's Houthi militia has claimed responsibility for a cluster missile attack against Israel for the first time, stating the targets included Tel Aviv airport and other key objectives.

An article provides an explanation of the Houthis, describing them as Iran's powerful ally exerting significant pressure on Trump through attacks on Israel and ongoing confrontations with the US in the Red Sea.

Yemen’s Houthis strike at Israel in their first such attack since Iran war began  The Straits Times

Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced their entry into the ongoing conflict, aligning with Iran, and are reportedly considering a move to close the vital Red Sea shipping route.

An opinion piece discusses the potential for Houthi escalation in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, noting their past experience with intense American military responses to attempts at restricting freedom of navigation.

Ansarullah (Houthis) stated that Iran's recent missile strikes have shifted strategic equations in favor of the resistance front.

Donald Trump stated 'I Think We've Won' and claimed there's no one left to negotiate with, as Iran reportedly refused talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Houthis threatened the Red Sea Strait. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate, with Iran accusing Israel and the US of attacking a nuclear facility and threatening attacks on tourist sites worldwide.

An expert suggests that pressure is mounting on the Houthi group to act, despite their different relationship with Tehran compared to other proxies, as they remain on the sidelines of the ongoing Iran conflict.

An opinion piece explores potential reasons for the lack of recent communication or activity from the Houthi movement.

An opinion piece explores the reasons behind the perceived silence or lack of communication from the Houthi movement, analyzing potential strategic or internal factors.

Opinion | Why We Haven’t Heard From the Houthis  WSJ

While other Iran-allied groups are actively participating in the Mideast conflict, Yemen's Houthis have reportedly refrained from engaging.

Iran's allies like Hezbollah or Iraqi Shiite militias have already attacked the US and Israel, but the Houthis have not, and some experts say they may prefer not to intervene.

Israel is reportedly planning to establish a new military presence on the Red Sea, aiming to counter potential threats from Houthi forces, who have indicated they might join the ongoing conflict.

The defense establishment hopes to reduce missile fire sufficiently that Iran no longer succeeds at causing casualties, more similar to the Yemeni Houthis' missiles.

Yemen's Houthi leadership cautious, fearing Israeli retaliation following past air strikes and leadership losses.

It was expected by many in the IDF that the Houthis would join in the attack once Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated.

The official further warned that, with the assistance of Iran, the Houthis have rebuilt their ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities, which could potentially reach Israel.

Reports suggest Iran might order proxies like the Houthis or Hezbollah to attack American targets, including Western shipping in the Red Sea or US bases/embassies, if the US launches strikes.

A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen has sentenced 19 individuals to death for their alleged collaboration with the Saudi-led coalition, which has been fighting against the Houthis for over a decade.

The senior U.S. admiral and head of CENTCOM, Brad Cooper, stated that Iran's ability to threaten its neighbors and U.S. interests in the region has dramatically decreased, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis now 'cut off' from Iranian weapons and support.

The Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone approaching from the east, which military data suggests may have been launched by Houthis. According to standing procedures, warning sirens were not activated.

Analysts are warning of a security vacuum in the Red Sea as reports suggest an alleged collaboration between Somali pirates and Houthi-linked groups, utilizing new tactics to hijack oil tankers and threaten a $1 trillion trade route.

The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier is taking a longer route around the African continent to reach the Gulf, specifically to avoid the Bab el-Mandab Strait and potential threats from Houthi forces.

Costa Rica has officially designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis as terrorist organizations. This decision aligns with the country's international commitments in combating terrorism and its financing.

Civilians in Yemen fear the fallout from the Houthis' involvement in the Iran war, with daily life in Sanaa dominated by concerns over air strikes and rising prices as the country becomes embroiled in the regional conflict.

BEHIND THE LINES: By joining Iran’s war, the Houthis have opened a dangerous new arena – one that could hit global trade, oil flows, and the wider regional balance.

The Bab el Mandeb strait, a crucial shipping route, is under threat from Houthi forces and Iran, which has threatened to block it, potentially causing significant disruptions to global trade and the economy following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Experts warn that the Houthis hold significant leverage and could choke off the Red Sea passage, which has become a vital export route following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and explain how this could shape the Iran war.

The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Houthis could slam it shut  CNN

The Middle East war is escalating as diplomatic efforts prove fruitless, with Houthis firing a second strike at Israel in 24 hours, widening the conflict through their missile attacks.

The Yemeni armed group says all options are on the table.

An analysis explores why the Yemeni Houthi movement has not yet joined the Iran war, highlighting their strategic importance at a critical global trade chokepoint.

Sa'ar emphasized the danger of this piracy by comparing the activity to that of the Houthis in the Red Sea in the past, suggesting that “it might become like a new practice of mad regimes."

An opinion piece discusses the lack of recent communication or activity from the Houthi movement, exploring potential reasons and implications.

An opinion piece speculates on the recent silence or lack of public statements from the Houthi movement, prompting questions about their current status or strategy.

Opinion | Why We Haven’t Heard From the Houthis  WSJ

While other Iran-allied groups are actively participating in the ongoing Mideast conflict, reports indicate that Yemen's Houthi movement has so far refrained from direct engagement.

With Israel's continuous strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah since 2023, the Houthis have steadily grown to be Iran’s strongest proxy.

Iran helped the Houthis for more than a decade, arming them with the know-how to build drones and ballistic missiles. Now, will the Houthis help their friends in Tehran?

Israel começou a desenhar, em 2002, plano de matar aiatola. Em 2025 teve tudo a postos para o fazer, mas Trump não terá dado luz verde a missão que foi concluída agora.

As the regional conflict escalates, Abdel-Malik al-Houthi faces a strategic choice: intervene or stay out.

The European Union has decided to strengthen its Operation Aspides mission against the Houthi rebels, with Italy participating with the frigate Luigi Rizzo. The mandate for the mission has been renewed until February 28, 2027, to enhance maritime security.

The Israeli military emphasized that the situation is dynamic and could evolve depending on threats from Iran and Hezbollah, as well as whether Yemen's Houthis get involved.

The European Union's "Aspides" operation, in an update regarding the American and Israeli operation against Iran, warns that the Houthis threaten to launch attacks...

Houthi rebels and their rivals in Yemen have reached an agreement for the biggest prisoner exchange in over a decade, signaling Saudi Arabia's efforts to keep the Houthis out of the Iran war.

Yemen's government and Houthi rebels have agreed to their largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began, with more than 1,600 detainees set to be released, offering a rare glimmer of hope for de-escalation.

The Israel Defense Forces reported the first Houthi drone attack originating from Yemen targeting Israel since a broader Iran ceasefire came into effect in early April. This marks a significant development in regional tensions.

Reports from Lloyd's List indicate that Houthi forces are contemplating imposing fees for vessels transiting the Bab el Mandeb strait, which connects the Red Sea to the global ocean.

The Houthi group has issued a threat to close a crucial international waterway, intensifying rhetoric in the region.

Iran-backed Houthis are accused of recruiting children for combat training in summer camps in Yemen's Amran Governorate, with footage allegedly showing the activities.

Nosač aviona USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) djeluje uz obalu Namibije, dok plovi oko afričkog kontinenta i sprema se da se pridruži rastućim pomorskim snagama u Arapskom moru usred američke blokade…

An educational quiz on international relations topics, including the East-West oil pipeline, Houthis, and the Gulf Cooperation Council, was published as part of a daily series.

There are two currents within the Houthis: one favouring caution, and another favouring commitment to allies.

Yemen's Houthi military spokesman has claimed responsibility for a cluster missile strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa.

This article provides background on Yemen's Houthi militant group, detailing how they consolidated power during the civil war around 2014 and now act as the country's de facto rulers, aligning with regional allies like Hamas and Hezbollah.

European officials report that Iran is pressing the Houthis to prepare for a renewed campaign against Red Sea shipping, contingent upon any further escalation by the US in its war on the Islamic Republic.

Yemen's Houthi forces have reportedly launched an attack on Israel, marking their entry into the broader 'Iran war,' while US Marines have simultaneously arrived in the region amidst escalating tensions.

As Saudi Arabia works to prevent Yemeni Houthi rebels from aligning with Iran, reports indicate the group has begun major preemptive movements on five frontlines, raising speculation about potential clashes near Taiz and Hodeidah.

Houthis are reportedly "lying in wait" in the Red Sea, posing a new front in the oil war, while Iran maintains a successful "suffocation" of the Persian Gulf, a critical global energy route.

L’analista americano della Cnn: “Ancora una volta, gli ayatollah hanno mentito A febbraio sostenevano che i razzi non potevano superare i 2mila chilometri. Non era vero”

The Houthis have reportedly gone publicly silent, re-evaluating their role in a Middle East where Iran appears weaker and American power is conspicuously returning to the forefront.

An opinion piece discusses the recent lack of public statements or actions from the Houthi movement, exploring potential reasons behind their silence.

An opinion piece explores the reasons behind the perceived silence or lack of communication from the Houthi movement.

Opinion | Why We Haven’t Heard From the Houthis  WSJ

An opinion piece explores potential reasons and implications behind the lack of public statements or actions from the Houthi movement.

Yemen's Houthi rebels, powerful Iranian allies, have not yet joined the new regional conflict. Analysts are divided on whether they will participate, wait for the opportune moment, or avoid the war entirely.

Israel Opens a New, Risky African Front Against Houthis  Bloomberg

A Yemen expert reveals why Iran-backed Houthis have not yet joined the Iran conflict but warns they are ready to attack Saudi Arabia if the conflict escalates across the region.

Amid regional strikes and reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Sanaa in Yemen has emerged as a focal point of defiance.

The death of Ali Khamenei divides Iran – but what his allies do is decisive. Will it remain with threats or will Iran's militias mobilize in the Middle East?

The Yemeni Houthi movement could sooner or later join the war on Iran's side, but analysts believe that the timing and scope of their eventual involvement

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Iran must commit to negotiations with the United States to stop supporting armed proxy groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.