The Houthi Rebels: Unveiling Their Motives for Targeting Ships in the Red Sea
The Houthi rebels, an Iran-backed group in Yemen, have intensified attacks on ships in the Red Sea, attributing them to revenge against Israel’s actions in Gaza. Armed and trained by Iran, the Houthis pose a threat to global trade routes, leading major shipping and oil companies to suspend transit. The movement, known as Ansarallah, emerged in the 1990s as a response to the marginalization of Zaidism, a Shia subsect, in Yemen. The Houthis gained power through mass demonstrations and later took control of parts of Yemen, leading to a protracted conflict and a humanitarian
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