Houthi group
Coverage of Houthi group in the Nexus archive.
- A Fresh Look at the Houthi Threat to Maritime Shipping
Allison Minor's 2024 analysis argued that international responses to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping were inadequate and proposed a U.N.-led solution. In 2026, global attention has shifted from the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a reevaluation of her arguments.
- Alarm over potential Eilat attack met with skepticism, though not toward Houthi threat
Shin Bet chief warns of a potential October 7-style attack on Eilat, but experts express skepticism about the feasibility of such an assault by the Yemen-based Houthi group, acknowledging their intent but likely lack of capability.
- ‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz
Iran threatens to escalate tensions by using Houthi allies to disrupt the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping route, if the U.S. proceeds with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn this could destabilize global energy markets and trigger further attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.