Houthis, described as Iran-backed, are involved as Yemen's conflict surges back to life.

The entities involved

• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia while Egypt considered providing defensive aid to Saudi forces.12:53
  • Iran continues to support its regional proxies (Hamas, Houthis, Hezbollah) while Pakistan assumes a role as a regional broker.12:11
• Egypt →

  country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

  • Iranian Foreign Minister, Egypt, and Pakistan representatives attend an OIC session in Baghdad.13:23
  • Bilateral talks involving Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia focus on enhancing cooperation as part of the R-4 framework.13:15

Related events

• Iran-backed Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, launched a missile attack targeting Riyadh on September 18, 2026.Sep 20
• Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen and conducts strikes against Gulf states.Jul 22
• Houthis are conducting attacks in Yemen, leading to calls for dialogue between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, while the US Congress discusses support for the government.Sep 22
• The Houthis in Yemen are backed by Iran, while Area C in the West Bank remains under Israeli control.Fri 11:23
• Houthis pose renewed threats to Yemen's government.Jul 24