Can the Houthis be defeated?
Can the Houthis be defeated? newspress_en Thu, 10/15/2026 - 13:00 Politics Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and energy installations, together with the threats they pose to shipping in the Red Sea, show the Yemeni rebel group’s intentions to expand their control in Yemen and beyond. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah have been involved in developing the group’s military…
Can the Houthis be defeated? The Yemeni rebel group has been making territorial gains and threatening various targets, including Saudi airports, energy installations, and shipping in the Red Sea. Iran, Hezbollah, and China are reportedly providing military support to the Houthis. The Yemeni government has launched Operation Dawn of Yemen, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, to counter the Houthi advances, with a focus on retaking Bab al-Mandab, a vital maritime chokepoint at the Red Sea's entrance.
Al Majalla's cover story explores the military dynamics, weapon procurement networks, and foreign backing of the Houthis.
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