US EditionExplainer-Why Haven’t the Houthis, Iran’s Allies in Yemen, Stepped Into the War?
Houthis launched attacks on Red Sea shipping and regional targets since October 2023 but avoid formal war, driven by domestic goals and strategic economic pressures, analysts say.
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Houthis Signal Readiness But Have Not Yet Joined the US Iran Israel War
Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The U.S. says Iran has armed, funded and trained the Houthis with help from Hezbollah.
Why Yemen’s Houthis Are Staying Out of the Iran War?
As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran spreads across the region, several Iranian allied groups have become involved. Fighters linked to Tehran in Iraq and Lebanon have already launched attacks. Yet one of Iran’s most heavily armed partners, the Yemeni movement known as the Houthi movement, has so far stayed out of […] The post Why Yemen’s Houthis Are Staying Out of the Iran War? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Times of India
The Economic TimesMiddle East war: Why haven't the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen, stepped into the war?
US-Israel Iran war: Iran's allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the regional conflict. Yemen's Houthi rebels, however, remain on the sidelines. Experts suggest this is due to their domestic focus and differing religious ties to Iran. The Houthis possess significant missile and drone capabilities. They previously attacked shipping in the Red Sea in support of Palestinians.
Al-Monitor
The Straits TimesExplainer-Why haven’t the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen, stepped into the war?
By Timour AzhariRIYADH, March 13 (Reuters) - Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. But Yemen's Houthi rebels, heavily armed and capable of striking Gulf neighbours and causing major disruption to maritime navigation around the Arabian Peninsula, have not yet entered the fray.Here is a look at why that might be:WHO ARE THE HOUTHIS?
Why Are the Houthis Sitting Out the Iran War?
Why Are the Houthis Sitting Out the Iran War? acabral-sanche… Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:22 SVG Commentary Mar 11, 2026 The National Interest Why Are the Houthis Sitting Out the Iran War? The Houthis stand to gain very from joining the fight on Iran’s side despite Tehran’s past support for their cause. Nadav Samin Fellow, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Nadav Samin Commentary Caption Pro-Iran protesters brandish billboards depi…
Riyadh; Iran ' s Shia allies in Lebanon and Iraq joined the war in the region, fuelled by the American-Israeli air attacks on Iran, but the Houthi in Yemen, heavily armed and capable of striking their neighbours in the Gulf and causing major disturbances in maritime traffic around the Arabian peninsula, have yet to enter the battle.
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