Yemen’s Houthis Are the Smallest Force With the Biggest Say in Trump’s War
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi group has taken control of key locations near the Red Sea, increasing tension in the Middle East. Their recent attacks threaten global trade routes and complicate President Trump’s efforts to manage conflicts involving Iran and Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The Houthis are a non-state movement from Yemen, one of the world’s poorest countries.
- They recently captured the port of Mokha and Mayun Island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital waterway for global trade.
- Around 12 percent of global trade passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- From late 2023 to late 2025, the Houthis attacked more than 100 commercial ships, affecting over 60 countries.
- Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply between late 2025 and mid-2026, while flows through Bab el-Mandeb increased as Saudi Arabia shifted routes.
- Iran demands that U.S. negotiations on regional conflicts include ending attacks by its allies like the Houthis in Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia faces significant damage to its oil infrastructure due to recent Houthi attacks.
- Saudi Arabia joined a defense agreement with Turkey and Pakistan as tensions rise in the region.
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