Why “Houthis” is being discussed
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Sorry what claim again needs any evidence here? This is all common knowledge. Iran supporting Russia is a fact no one tries to hide; Iran supporting Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi…
by flyinglizard · Sep 17, 2026
Don’t forget granting partial control of that other strait to the Houthis a few days ago. Closer to home: there have been a record number of firefighter fatalities this year. It…
by hedora · Sep 17, 2026
It doesn't matter whether it is a supply shock or a demand shock, the correct response to inflation is to raise rates, which reduces economic activity and in this situation the…
by carefree-bob · Sep 16, 2026
Iran has continued to fire at tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. Navy escort, and apparently the U.S. can't afford to do anything about it. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait…
by foo12bar · Sep 15, 2026
The houthis are part of Iran's 'Axis of resistance' and have also publicly stated one reason for their recent increase in activity being Palestinian solidarity. Given the Iran w…
by ozlikethewizard · Sep 15, 2026
The war(s), especially with the impact on pipelines and the Houthis taking over more of Yemen, are finally affecting fuel prices and hence turning the global economic outlook le…
by pjc50 · Sep 15, 2026
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The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led "Axis of Resistance". The group has been a central player in Yemen's civil war, drawing widespread international condemnation for its human rights abuses, including targeting civilians and allegedly using child soldiers. The movement is designated as a terrorist organization by some countries. Read more on Wikipedia