Who are the Houthis – explained in 30 seconds - short news
Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea shipping
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The Houthis are a militant group that emerged from a years-long civil war in Yemen as the country’s most powerful political force, able to disrupt international trade thanks to their proximity to a key shipping corridor at the entrance of the Red Sea.
The group, which has an estimated 20,000 fighters,..
source: The Guardian - 30.03.2026