https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-u-s-foes-join-forces-and-threaten-to-further-destabilize-the-middle-eastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-u-s-foes-join-forces-and-threaten-to-further-destabilize-the-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-u-s-foes-join-forces-and-threaten-to-further-destabilize-the-middle-east#u55624Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:11:40 +0000Al-Shabaab and Houthis are strengthening their alliance, exchanging arms and technology, which could further destabilize the Middle East. The US and its allies are concerned about the implications of this partnership. The two groups have been working together to enhance their military capabilities.Why it mattersAl-Shabaab, a militant group in Somalia, and Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen, have been US-designated enemies. Their growing cooperation could pose a significant threat to regional and global security. The alliance may also draw in other militant groups, exacerbating existing conflicts.