Are Yemen's Houthi Rebels Now a Direct Threat to the US and its Allies?
The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are a militant group controlling northern Yemen, formed in the 1990s by Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, following the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam. As part of the Bakil confederation, the largest tribal group in Yemen, they emerged due to historical grievances, economic exclusion, and opposition to Saudi influence and Salafism. The Houthi movement gained momentum after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 and drew inspiration from Hezbollah and support from Iran. Despite military campaigns by Yemen's President Saleh and Saudi Arabia, the Houthis remained resi...
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