Houthi rebels

Houthi rebels are an armed group based in Yemen that is currently fighting against the Saudi-led coalition in the Yemeni Civil War. They are known for launching attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and military targets.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to their recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities and threats of a maritime blockade, which have caused global oil prices to rise.

Latest on Houthi rebels

• Houthi rebels target Riyadh and Aden in new missile barrage
• Oil prices climb after reports of Saudi Aramco refinery being hit by Houthi rebels
• Yemen’s Houthi rebels threaten blockade against Saudi Arabia
• Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded ↗
• Saudi-led coalition forces said Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on an unspecified date.
• the Iran-backed Houthi rebels
• the Houthis declared a Red Sea maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia
• Yemen's internationally recognised government blamed the Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack
• Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh

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