Yemen's Houthis Remain Cautious Amid Middle East Conflict Expansion

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have so far refrained from fully engaging in the broader Middle East conflict despite possessing significant missile and drone capabilities. Analysts suggest their involvement depends on Iran's strategic decisions and the conflict's expansion. The Houthis have targeted shipping routes and Israel sporadically but remain cautious due to internal divisions and concerns over leadership security. Their potential entry could impact regional stability and global energy supplies amid ongoing tensions involving Iran and its allies.