Questions tagged [houthi-movement]
Political questions about the Houthi movement and its activities.
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How many U.S. fighter jets were lost in combat against the Houthis before the ceasefire agreement? [closed]
Prior to the May 6, 2025, ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump that ended U.S. hostilities against the Houthis, the U.S. conducted sustained airstrikes as part of Operation Rough Rider.
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How much US trade used to pass through the Red Sea, before the Houthis started their attacks?
There is a bit of a disagreement within MAGA whether the US should be fighting against the Houthis. For now Trump has settled it by saying that the Houthis attacked US ships, therefore they will be ...
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Are there opinion polls in the US on the handling of the (armed) conflict with Houthis?
The WSJ (editorial board) writes:
Instead of begging for restraint, the U.S. could capitalize on Israel’s gains by taking out Houthi sites and leaders after their next attack on U.S. ships.
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Did Israel bombing the oil terminal in the port of Hodeidah have any strategic effect on the Houthis?
Are they suffering from an increased shortage of fuel or something, as a result of that strike (in July)?
(Some years ago, the Houthis and the UN were complaining that weapons inspections were causing ...
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What are the legal ramifications of the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea?
I am curious about the legal aspects of the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. On the one hand, the attacks may seem to be unprovoked belligerent actions disrupting global trade and endangering the lives ...
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How can the US lead the ally group for protection force for the Red Sea if they are not members of the Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982? [closed]
The US had not signed the UN Convention 1982, how their leading in this role (Operation Prosperity Guardian) can be legal?
They didn't ratify the Convention, they didn't ratify any agreements. Thay ...
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Are the strikes against Yemen ordered by President Biden unconstitutional?
The U.S. and British forces have launched a massive retaliatory strike against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen (1/12/2024). The military response by the U.S. and U.K. comes after a series of drone ...
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What are the actual demands by Yemeni "Houthis" for stopping the Bab Al-Mandab attacks?
Recently, Yemeni forces identified in international media as Houthis/Houthi rebels, have attacked or otherwise strong-armed commercial vessels to turn back from trying to enter the Red Sea via the Bab ...
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Is Israel considering to join Operation Prosperity Guardian?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Prosperity_Guardian
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the
formation of an international maritime security force, which aims to
end the ...
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Have any international organizations negotiated with Iran about ceasing their weapon supply to the Houthi?
After a recent attack, in which a Norwegian-owned ship heading to Italy got attacked by Houthi missiles (aljazeera)
I am curious if there were any efforts from international organizations to resolve ...
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Why are there so few reactions to the Houthis' attacks on ships?
Recently, the Houthis attacked a British ship, and not for the first time. While they claim that the ships are somehow linked to Israel, they are also owned by non-Israelis, and the crew members are ...
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How does the U.S. redesignating the Houthis as a terrorist group threaten a peace deal between Yemen and the Houthis?
Advanced plans by Saudi Arabia to strike a peace deal with the Houthi
rebels in Yemen are being jeopardised by Houthi attacks on Israel and
this week’s seizure of an Israeli-linked commercial vessel ...
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Why won't Israel take a more aggressive measure against the Houthis in Yemen?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houthi_involvement_in_the_2023_Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war
On 19 October 2023, the U.S. Navy warship USS Carney shot down three
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Credible evidence for Iran arming or funding the Houthi movement in Yemen?
Reuters carries this news item, beginning with the following paragraph:
Iran is sending advanced weapons and military advisers to Yemen’s rebel Houthi movement, stepping up support for its Shi’ite ...
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