Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have increased their military strength, launching repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia’s main airport and seizing land near important shipping routes. Despite Saudi Arabia’s advanced weapons, the Houthis continue to carry out strikes with support from Iran and its allies, using missiles, drones, and other weapons.Key Facts
- The Houthis have attacked King Khalid International Airport and the Saudi oil company Aramco’s headquarters.
- The rebels control mountainous areas in Yemen and threaten key oil and trade routes.
- Iran and its allies in Lebanon and Iraq provide weapons, training, and expertise to the Houthis.
- The Houthis use ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, and naval weapons, some similar to Iranian models.
- Reports indicate the Houthis are sourcing parts for long-range missiles from Chinese suppliers.
- The group’s fighters grew from 30,000 in 2015 to about 350,000 in 2024.
- Saudi Arabia uses U.S.-supplied advanced weapons and missile defenses but struggles to stop the attacks.
- The recent strikes have caused deaths, flight cancellations, and disruptions to Saudi Arabia's economic plans.
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