Mohammed Ali al-Houthi

March 1, 2026 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis express solidarity with Iran but do not launch retaliatory attacks—yet

The Houthis have issued statements in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, but have not officially announced military action—instead primarily mobilizing demonstrations...

May 7, 2025 | |

‘Zionists, Stay in Shelters’: Houthis Threaten Retaliation Against Israel Following Devastating Strike on Sanaa Airport

Half a Billion in Damages: Israel’s strike on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen — controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels — caused $500 billion in losses, the airport’s...

March 6, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

US re-designates Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization, sanctions leaders

On Tuesday, the United States Department of State re-designated the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

October 6, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

The Houthis’ leadership structure

On October 4, the US military said it attacked Iran-backed Houthi military facilities in Yemen. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed...

March 4, 2024 | |

Houthis Sink First Commercial Ship in Red Sea

A commercial ship sank in the Red Sea on March 2 about two weeks after Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck it with an anti-ship ballistic missile, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said....