Houthis Declare Support for Iran in Escalating Conflict with U.S., Israel
Yemen's Houthi movement, led by Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, formally aligns with Iran in the intensifying conflict with the U.S. and Israel. In a Friday address, al-Houthi accused Washington of supporting Israel's operations and warned that any U.S. aggression against Iran would be seen as a direct threat to Yemen and the Muslim world. The statement marks a significant escalation, with the Houthis previously attacking Red Sea shipping routes and striking Israeli-linked interests. Al-Houthi framed the conflict as a regional struggle over sovereignty, warning that Western and Israeli influence could lead to domination of Middle Eastern nations. 'The battle is the battle of the whole nation,' he added, calling for regional unity and resistance.