A Yemeni journalist reporting from Sana’a—the capital of Yemen and a stronghold of the Houthi movement—says preparations are underway for the Houthis to join the fighting. Speaking with Kan News, he said that from the Houthis’ perspective, their involvement is likely only a matter of time.
“The Yemeni people can no longer endure more battles and wars,” the journalist explained. “But the Houthis will participate in the war at some point. For now, they are examining the situation on the ground from several different angles and looking ahead at how the conflict may develop.”
He added that the Houthis are closely studying developments on the battlefield and trying to learn from the mistakes seen in previous rounds of fighting. According to him, they are analyzing earlier failures in order to avoid repeating them—particularly the previous campaign that led to the collapse of the Sana’a government.
NEWSRAEL: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
If the Houthis enter the conflict, it would significantly expand the regional war and open another active front backed by Iran. The terrorist group controls large areas of Yemen and possesses long-range missiles and drones capable of threatening Red Sea shipping lanes, Gulf states, and regional targets. Their involvement would increase pressure on US and allied forces while further escalating Iran’s proxy network across the Middle East