The Houthis indicate potential involvement in the Iran-Israel-US conflict, amid ongoing attacks on shipping and possible impacts on international trade routes.
Yemen's Ansar Allah, known as the Houthis, have declared that they consider themselves directly involved in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and could align with Iran.
The group has conducted attacks on Israel and commercial shipping in the Red Sea in recent years, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Potential Regional Impacts
If the Houthis open a new front, it could disrupt global trade further, especially in key maritime areas like the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping is already largely halted.
This halt in the Strait of Hormuz has led to significant worldwide economic losses, according to the source.
The discussion featured on Al Jazeera's Inside Story program explored whether the Houthis will join the war and its implications for the region.
Guests on the program included Farea al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House; Khaled Batarfi, a political analyst specializing in Saudi Arabian foreign policy; and Rockford Weitz, director of the Fletcher Maritime Studies program at Tufts University.
The program, hosted by James Bays, aired on March 22, 2026, and lasted 28 minutes and 10 seconds, providing insights into the Houthis' position and potential effects on international alliances.
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