The Yemeni armed group says all choices are on the desk.
Because the US-Israeli warfare in opposition to Iran drags on, Yemen’s Ansar Allah, or the Houthis, have stayed out of the battle.
However that might change. They’ve stated they take into account themselves straight involved and will take a place alongside Iran.
The armed group has attacked Israel and delivery within the Crimson Sea in recent times. If a brand new entrance opens up, international commerce might be additional disrupted in one other maritime gateway. Transport is already largely halted within the Strait of Hormuz, inflicting vital losses worldwide.
So, will the Houthis be a part of the warfare? And what distinction may that make for this risky area?
Presenter: James Bays
Friends:
Farea al-Muslimi – analysis fellow within the Center East and North Africa programme at Chatham Home
Khaled Batarfi – political analyst who specialises in Saudi Arabian overseas coverage
Rockford Weitz – director of the Fletcher Maritime Research programme at Tufts College
Printed On 22 Mar 2026
