Who are the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels threatening a key maritime passage?

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The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have made significant advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast following a large-scale military operation aiming to control the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital maritime passage for global trade. Their aggression threatens regional security and maritime navigation.

The group has made sweeping gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast after conducting a large-scale military operation aimed at controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait.