US EditionAs other Iran‑allied groups are engaging in the Mideast war, Yemen’s Houthis hold back
Houthi rebels have avoided direct conflict due to leadership risks, low arms, and U.S. warnings, despite Iran's broader regional strategy and allied militias' active involvement.
- Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have so far remained on the sidelines as the Iran-linked war widens across the Middle East, with protests and declarations only, while other actors have used missiles and drones against U.S. bases and Red Sea shipping.
- Houthi officials said their weapons stockpile is low, and the U.S. warned them through Omani mediators, reflecting their restraint amid regional conflict expansion.
- Some Iran-aligned groups have already entered the conflict, with Hezbollah resuming strikes on Israel within two days of the attack on Iran and militias in Iraq claiming drone strikes on U.S. bases in Irbil, disrupting shipping during the Israel-Hamas war.
- Analysts warn the Houthis could be used to escalate pressure on global oil supply routes as Iran's new supreme leader suggested opening new fronts, which may prompt Houthi involvement.
- Longer-Term, the Houthis' restraint limits escalation but analysts say they could step in if the conflict widens, as Iran's broader strategy is to deploy partners gradually, and they remain independent of Iran's supreme leader, according to a senior Yemen analyst.
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Pressure building on Houthis to act as group stays on sidelines amid Iran war, expert tells 'Post'
An expert on Yemen from the Open University and the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University explained that the Houthis have a different relationship with Tehran than other proxies.
After the attacks in the Red Sea, the Yemeni group slowed down operations. But between raids suffered and strategic calculations, the threat is not over at all.
As other Iran‑allied groups are engaging in the Mideast war, Yemen’s Houthis hold back
CAIRO — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have so far remained on the sidelines as the Iran war widens across the Middle East, raising questions about why — and when the battle-hardened group might join the fight. Read more...
Why Yemen’s Houthis are staying out of the Israel-Iran war, and the message reportedl
Officials in the Yemeni Houthi movement say their missile stockpiles have been depleted and arms shipments slowed by the war with Iran; they also claim the US warned them through intermediaries not to intervene
As other Iran‑allied groups are engaging in the Middle East war, Yemen's Houthis hold back
Yemen's Houthi rebels are currently observing the escalating Middle East conflict. Analysts believe their entry into the fight depends on Iran's strategic decisions and the conflict's expansion. The Houthis possess drones and are reportedly recruiting more fighters, signaling potential future involvement. Their actions could target oil shipping routes and Israel, impacting global energy supplies.
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As other Iran‑allied groups are engaging in the Mideast war, Yemen's Houthis hold back
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are staying on the sidelines as the Iran war expands. Iran has retaliated against the U.S. and Israel with missiles and drones, targeting American military bases and other locations.
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