Why Yemen’s Houthis keep the fire going as the Middle East burns


1 minute readUpdated: Mar 14, 2026 08:01 pm IST

Yemen’s Houthi rebels, one of Iran’s key Shiite allies in the region, have so far stayed out of the latest conflict sparked by US and Israeli attacks on Tehran. While Iran-aligned groups in Lebanon and Iraq have already joined the fighting, the Houthis, who possess the ability to attack Gulf states and disrupt sea routes around the Arabian Peninsula, have not yet been directly involved.

Here’s a closer look at the reasons behind its apparent moderation.

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