UN report uncovers how Yemen's militia group gained unexpected power
A detailed UN investigation shows major changes in Yemenʼs military landscape. Local fighters evolved into a strong regional force with help from multiple Middle-Eastern allies
The Houthi movement in Yemen has made a big-time jump from being just a small local group to becoming a real power-player with some serious military muscle (thanks to help from Iran and other Middle-Eastern friends)
The UNʼs latest deep-dive shows how the Houthis got major upgrades to their fighting skills; working with groups like:
- Iraqi armed forces
- Hezbollah fighters from Lebanon
- Iranʼs military advisers
- Other regional supporters
Since the start of Gaza fighting last fall‚ these Yemen-based fighters dont waste time: theyʼre getting more popular in the region and building up their name as part of Iranʼs so-called “Axis of Resistance“ - which is making waves across the Middle East
The UN expert team looked at tons of info and wrote a super-detailed report (537 pages to be exact); showing how Houthi forces changed from having basic weapons to getting their hands on some pretty advanced military tech. Their growing influence is making them a key player in regional politics: thats what the experts say in their findings to the Security Council
