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Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

Saudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly turned to airstrikes to weaken Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, but the rebels have expanded their arsenal, manpower and reach. With control over mountainous territory, access to Iranian expertise and weapons, and the ability to threaten oil infrastructure and Red Sea shipping, defeating them remains…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who are now advancing on a key maritime checkpoint and striking Saudi oil facilities, have been at war for years

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Sucker Punch: How the Houthis shocked the Gulf

Who are the Houthis, what are their objectives for Yemen, and could the Iranian-backed group hold a significant part of world trade to ransom in the Bab el Mandeb Strait? FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Professor Thomas Juneau, a specialist on the Houthis and Iran, explains the intricate dynamics…

France 24 · Sep 13

Israel hits Yemen’s infrastructure again: What we know and why it matters

The large-scale Israeli attacks targeted seaports and power stations.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024

After Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, fears of a wider Middle East conflict grow

The Iran-backed rebel group attacked multiple ships in the Red Sea over the weekend. The Houthis control large swaths of Yemen's territory.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

Why did Yemen’s Houthis launch attack on Israel, will it help Gaza?

Just like Hezbollah, it appears the Iran-backed Houthis are still refraining from using all the tools in their arsenal.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Israel-Hamas war misinformation is everywhere. Here are the facts

Misinformation about the latest Israel-Hamas war is thriving on social media platforms, where misrepresented video footage, mistranslations and outright falsehoods often crowd out real reporting from the conflict

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Canada hopes to join Aukus defence pact, says report

Ottawa ‘highly interested’ in joining group amid fears country could be shut out of intelligence and tech sharing

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023

What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties

The deal could have wide-ranging consequences but building on it, analysts say, will prove the main challenge.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2023