Yemen’s Houthi movement is increasing military readiness amid rising regional tensions tied to Iran, signaling preparations for a potential prolonged conflict. Intelligence reports indicate missile launchers repositioned along the Red Sea, reinforced coastal defenses, and new trench networks around strategic ports such as Hodeidah. Analysts warn these steps could enable rapid disruption of vital shipping lanes if fighting expands. The Houthis have previously demonstrated their capacity to impact global trade, attacking over a hundred vessels in the Red Sea between 2023 and 2025 and forcing costly reroutes around Africa. Despite a recent lull, shipping firms and insurers remain wary of renewed instability. <br /> <br /> <br />#Houthis #USIran #RedSea #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalTrade #ShippingCrisis #IranAllies #Geopolitics #MilitaryBuildUp #SecurityRisk #MaritimeSecurity #Hodeidah<br /><br />~HT.410~PR.498~ED.420~GR.538~
