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The Houthis are the Iran-aligned movement that controls much of northern Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. Their missile and drone attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have disrupted one of the world’s busiest trade routes.
2 political cartoons and analyses since March 2026 · Updated
On September 8, 2026, Yemen’s Houthi forces launched a significant wave of drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabian military and energy infrastructure.
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The geopolitics of the Middle East experienced a tectonic shift following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in late 2023. While much of the international community's focus remained fixed on Gaza and the…
Read analysisOur most recent coverage of Houthis: “Unconfirmed Report Claims Saudi Arabia Sought Israeli Intelligence Following Houthi Strikes” (Sep 15, 2026); “Why Have Yemen’s Houthis Entered the West Asia War Now? Motivations, Strategy, and Global Impact” (Mar 30, 2026).
2 political cartoons and analyses since March 2026, most often alongside Israel, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
