Houthis

The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are a Yemeni rebel group allied with Iran. They have recently become newsworthy due to their involvement in escalating regional conflicts, particularly through attacks on Red Sea shipping. These actions have led to retaliatory strikes by the US against Iran and its Houthi allies, threatening further military punishment. The Houthis' actions, including alleged strikes on Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, have contributed to a significant surge in oil prices, pushing them past $100 a barrel. The UN envoy for Yemen has expressed alarm over these Red Sea attacks, warning that they risk dragging Yemen back into full-scale war and deepening the suffering of its people. The group's activities are a key factor in the current volatility of the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea shipping lanes.