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The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are a Yemeni group whose recent attacks on Red Sea shipping have drawn alarm from the UN envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg. These actions risk dragging Yemen back into full-scale war and deepening the suffering of its people. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East, partly fueled by these Houthi actions, has also caused oil prices to surpass $100 a barrel. Fears that the Houthis could disrupt Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea, coupled with US-Iran tensions, are contributing to this global economic impact. The Houthis' renewed aggression highlights their significant influence on regional stability and global energy markets, making them a key focus in current international relations and conflict resolution efforts.