Yemen's Houthi leadership cautious, fearing Israeli retaliation following past air strikes and leadership losses.

By Mohammed Ghobari and Emma Farge ADEN/GENEVA, March 26 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement, whose attacks on the Red Sea caused international shipping and trade chaos during the Gaza war, stands ready to strike the key waterway again in solidarity with Tehran,

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

Yemen’s Houthi group holds an armed rally in Sana’a, showcasing military readiness and mobilization for potential confrontations with the U.S. and Israel. Under Abdul Malik al-Houthi’s leadership, fighters train and organize, highlighting rising ...