The Houthis, a Zaydi Shiite Islamist rebel group, which the U.S. has designated as a foreign terrorist organization, are among Iran's most powerful and resilient allies. They are a key part of the so-called Axis of Resistance, an informal Iran-led military coalition in the Middle East. During his speech, al-Houthi suggested that the Houthis were ready to lend military support to Iran: 'We are fully prepared for any necessary developments,' he said.
Israeli air strikes have hit the capital of Sanaa, a Houthi-affiliated media outlet is reporting. Israeli aggression on the capital Sanaa, Al Masirah television posted on Telegram on Wednesday. Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesman for the Health Ministry, and military spokesman Yahya Saree, confirmed Wednesday's strikes. There was no immediate comment from Israel. Sanaa residents told Reuters news agency the attack was on a hideout between two mountains that is used as a command and control headquarters.
