Analysis: Anti-Houthi forces in Yemen sense that the US blacklisting could provide them with international military and political support if a war breaks out.
Despite the Houthis’ geographical distance from Israel and perceived limited capabilities, the threat they represent is all too real and if underestimated, they have the potential to derail diplomatic efforts and destabilize the region, with potentially catastrophic consequences.
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The Iran-backed Houthi militias officially claimed on Tuesday missile and drone attacks targeting Israel. This marks the first time the militias claim attacks that American and Israeli forces previously said had been launched from the southern Red Sea region. In a televised statement, Houthi military spokesman Yehya Saree claimed that the militias “launched a large batch of ballistic missiles and a large number of drones at various targets of the Israeli enemy.”