Iran’s last line of resistance holds back — but Houthi terror group warns it’s ready to act

The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen is currently holding back from directly entering the conflict involving Iran, but has recently increased its threatening rhetoric. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declared the group is prepared to attack the U.S. and Israel if necessary, stating they are the "last line of resistance" for Iran's axis. Experts believe the Houthis are primarily interested in attacking Saudi Arabia, especially if the Saudis intervene in the broader conflict. The Houthis, part of Iran's "Axis of Resistance," were previously delisted as a foreign terrorist organization by the Biden administration, a decision reversed by President Trump. The group's potential involvement raises concerns about further escalation in the region.

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