Who are the Houthis and what do they want? — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-are-the-houthis-and-what-do-they-wantContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iran-backed Houthi Rebels Escalate Conflict with Saudi Arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-are-the-houthis-and-what-do-they-wanthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-are-the-houthis-and-what-do-they-want#u85763Sun, 27 Sep 2026 02:00:09 +0000The Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen, are conducting escalating attacks against Saudi Arabia and have seized control of key Red Sea ports. These operations provide Iran with increased leverage in the Middle East and create security threats for Africa. Despite possessing advanced weaponry and significant wealth, Saudi Arabia is struggling to contain the Houthi offensive. The group's sudden blitz has disrupted regional stability and forced Saudi Arabia to confront difficult strategic realities while finding few allies to assist in the fight.Why it mattersThe conflict centers on