Houthi

The Houthis are an Iran-aligned rebel group based in Yemen, currently engaged in significant military advances. Their recent gains have led to renewed fighting, forcing thousands of Yemenis to flee their homes and seek refuge in Djibouti. The Houthis have captured strategic locations like Mocha port, controlling the Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb strait, which is of major geopolitical importance. These advances are shifting the focus of the conflict towards key economic and strategic areas like Marib and Taiz. The United States government, under the Trump administration, claims to be managing the situation, though some analysts suggest earlier US intervention could have curbed the Houthi advance. The group has also launched attacks, including drone and missile strikes on a Saudi military base, further escalating regional tensions and raising questions about Iran's influence and potential leverage in its dealings with the US.