Tag #Red Sea Attacks

How did the Houthis rise to power in Yemen, and what factors contributed to their growing influence?

The Houthis, a Zaidi Shia movement originating in northern Yemen, have risen to control roughly 30% of the country's territory and two-thirds of its population. Their power grew through conflicts with the Yemeni government, starting in the early 2000s and culminating in the seizure of Sanaa in 2014, fueled by grievances over marginalization and perceived threats from Sunni extremism.