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Yemen’s Houthis side with Iran: Who are they and how much firepower do they have?
RT World News1 days ago
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The article reports that Yemen’s Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) has openly sided with Iran in the wider Iran war and outlines the group’s strike capabilities and intent to threaten US allies and Red Sea shipping. This development increases the risk of a widening regional conflict and significant disruption to global maritime trade and Gulf security.
Summary
Houthis in Yemen join Iran in the Middle East conflict, threatening attacks on US allies and potential disruption to Red Sea shipping routes Read Full Article at RT.com
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Identified Entities
Countries & Regions
Ansar Allah (Houthis)YemenIranUnited StatesIsraelSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesBahrainRed Sea / Bab al-Mandeb (maritime traffic)
Weapons & Military
drones (UAVs)missilesanti-ship missilesballistic/cruise missilesrockets
Threat Indicators
military action
nuclear threat
cyber warfare
terrorism
Key Phrases
"Houthis’ open alignment with Iran expands the conflict theater beyond Iran-Israel/US direct confrontations and creates the potential for coordinated proxy strikes.""Capability to target Red Sea shipping and Bab al-Mandeb risks major disruptions to global trade and energy shipments, with broad economic consequences.""Houthi use of missiles and armed drones complicates regional air/maritime defense for Gulf states, Israel, and US forces, increasing resource strain and escalation risk.""Actions against US allies or commercial shipping raise the likelihood of direct countermeasures by the US or coalition navies, which could further escalate hostilities."