Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters
The Houthi advance toward Yemen's Marib and Taiz regions is significant due to Marib's status as a hub for Yemen's oil sector and Taiz's strategic location. Control over these areas offers critical economic and strategic advantages amid ongoing conflict.
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How Yemen’s Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat
The Japan Times —
‘They called us’: Has Trump abandoned Bab al-Mandeb to the Houthis?
Al Jazeera —
Explainer-How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat
Al-Monitor Middle East —
How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure
Deutsche Welle —
Houthi Red Sea offensive elevates enigmatic Yemeni commander's standing
Al-Monitor Middle East —
Who are the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels threatening a key maritime passage?
Washington Post World —
Houthi top diplomat cites 'common ground' with Iran amid sweeping Red Sea gains
Al-Monitor Middle East —
Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry
New York Times World —
Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?
South China Morning Post —
Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
The Guardian —