https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-yemen-s-houthis-have-only-grown-stronger-through-years-of-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-yemen-s-houthis-have-only-grown-stronger-through-years-of-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-yemen-s-houthis-have-only-grown-stronger-through-years-of-war#u73110Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:15:13 +0000Houthi forces have strengthened their position through years of war, securing control over the Bab al-Mandab strait. This strategic hold provides Iran with increased leverage over a vital Middle East maritime artery. Despite Saudi Arabia's initial military superiority in air power and funding, the coalition failed to translate these advantages into political control. The Houthi offensive in the Red Sea has further elevated the standing of their military leadership while turning the waterway into a battlefield.Why it mattersThe conflict in Yemen has lasted over a decade, pitting a Saudi-le