Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the Yemeni rebel leader spooking oil markets — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abdulmalik-al-houthi-the-yemeni-rebel-leader-spooking-oil-marketsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Abdulmalik al-Houthi targets global oil markets through maritime threatshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abdulmalik-al-houthi-the-yemeni-rebel-leader-spooking-oil-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/abdulmalik-al-houthi-the-yemeni-rebel-leader-spooking-oil-markets#u79725Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:30:59 +0000Yemeni rebel leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi has transformed a small mountain militia into a regional threat capable of disrupting global oil markets. By targeting maritime choke points, the Houthis have opened a volatile new front in a broader conflict involving Iran. While the group is an Iranian ally, their strategic goals extend beyond Tehran's immediate interests to include specific threats against Saudi oil infrastructure. This shift places critical shipping lanes at risk, creating instability in energy pricing and regional security.Why it mattersThe Houthis began as a localized militia