Houthi movement profile: Iran-aligned Yemeni group disrupting Red Sea shipping

This explainer profiles the Houthis, an Iran-aligned religious-political movement in Yemen, highlighting their repeated attacks on shipping lanes that have disrupted global trade. The piece is descriptive and does not report a new development, but it underscores the ongoing threat to maritime security in the Red Sea. The strategic significance lies in the group's continued ability to affect international commerce.