Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea shipping

The Houthis’ entry could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea.

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

Armed group caused global disruption in 2024 through attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea

Fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping would be devastating – but the Iranian proxy has reasons to be cautious

Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea shipping