Houthi Rebels: Who They Are, Their Activities, and Global Impact

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have once again launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, while strengthening their military presence along the Red Sea coast. With the Houthi group's latest expansion of power, not only the civil war within Yemen but also regional security in West Asia, Iran-US tensions, maritime trade, and the global oil supply chain are connected.

So, who are the Houthi rebels? How did they emerge? Who supports them and with whom are they struggling? And why has their recent activity attracted global attention? These are discussed here.