Are Houthis using new modified cruise missiles in Yemen’s war?
Experts say use of modified Iranian defence system could alter the balance in the fight for the Red Sea.
The Houthis, also known officially as Ansar Allah, are a Yemeni militant group with roots dating back to 1994. The group is rooted in Zaydi Shiaism and seeks greater autonomy for northern Yemen, where the majority of the population resides. Under the leadership of Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the group has taken control of much of northern Yemen since the early 2010s, primarily clashing with pro-government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition.
The Houthis have recently expanded their attacks targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, particularly those linked to Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Saudi Arabia. Their arsenal is largely supplied by Iran and includes a variety of weapons, such as decades-old Soviet-era tanks and helicopters, as well as more modern weapons like US-supplied military vehicles.
The group has also reportedly acquired AI-assisted missile navigation systems, allowing them to target targets as far away as northern Israel from their base in Yemen.
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