Houthi leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, has recently made a statement vowing to continue attacking Israel and its allies. The Yemeni militant group, backed by Iran, expressed its commitment to enhancing its military capabilities and responding to any escalation with further escalation.
In a joint announcement, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Iran-backed militias in Iraq, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, declared their collaboration in military operations. This alliance is expected to pave the way for increased aggression, as stated by al-Houthi in a televised speech.
Reports indicate that the Houthi-controlled Yemeni Armed Forces conducted two joint military operations with Iraqi militias using drones, targeting ships in the Israeli port of Haifa. However, the Israel Defense Forces have denied any knowledge of such incidents.
Since Israel's military intervention in Gaza following an attack by Hamas on October 7, the Houthis have been actively targeting US interests and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. These attacks have raised concerns about the potential escalation of hostilities, potentially leading to a broader regional conflict.
The ongoing Houthi attacks have already disrupted major shipping and oil companies' operations, prompting some to suspend transit through crucial maritime trade routes. This disruption could have significant implications for the global economy, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
