Ansar Allah (Houthis)

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OFAC Designation Status

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Militia Events

The Shia Militia Tracker records 4,860 events naming this group. See the events on the Shia Militia Tracker.

Latest MEF Articles

Showing the 12 most recent of 819 MEF articles naming Ansar Allah (Houthis), the earliest dated January 1, 2010.

Daily Readout Items

Each item restates what a named outlet reported; it is not an MEF finding.

• October 13, 2026 Al-Ahram reported that Iran offered to mediate as Saudi Arabia pledged a strong response to Houthi drone and missile attacks on the kingdom. Readout item
• October 13, 2026 Entekhab reported that, according to diplomatic sources, Netanyahu, with US mediation, sought Saudi approval for Israeli military action against the Houthis and that bin Salman vetoed the plan. Readout item
• October 13, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported the Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile the Houthis launched toward Riyadh. Readout item
• October 12, 2026 Israel Hayom reported that 12 people were killed and hundreds wounded in the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, citing published footage and continuing launches. Readout item
• October 12, 2026 Anadolu quoted the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen as saying they attacked airports in Riyadh and Dammam and two eastern energy facilities. Readout item
• October 12, 2026 Anadolu reported that Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms" condemned the Iran-backed Houthis' attacks on Riyadh. Readout item
• October 11, 2026 Al-Ahram reported the coalition destroyed 136 Houthi targets, and Egypt condemned the attack on King Khalid Airport, affirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Readout item
• October 11, 2026 Hurriyet reported the US, UK and Canada issued travel warnings after attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport and President Trump said the US "may participate" in attacks against the Houthis. Readout item
• October 10, 2026 Hurriyet reported that Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sharply condemned an attack by the "Iran-backed" Houthi movement in Yemen on two Saudi airports. Readout item
• October 10, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat quoted Yemen's UN ambassador Abdullah Al-Saadi saying Houthi attacks on Saudi territory serve Iran's regional interests. Readout item
• October 10, 2026 Anadolu reported the Saudi-led Arab Coalition announced it destroyed 136 military targets in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis. Readout item
• October 10, 2026 Al-Ahram reported Saudi authorities said 3 people were killed and others wounded after attacks on King Khalid airport and a Saudi Airlines plane. Readout item
• October 9, 2026 Haberturk reported Iran-backed Houthis claimed they targeted King Khalid International Airport and other Saudi sites with cruise and ballistic missiles. Readout item
• October 9, 2026 Al-Ahram reported that Egypt affirmed full solidarity with Riyadh and joined Arab and Islamic condemnation of attacks on Saudi Arabia. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 N12 reported Turkey plans to deploy armed forces, technical teams and air defense crews to Saudi Arabia soon to help defend against Houthi attacks. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 Hurriyet reported Saudi aviation authority GACA said attacks on Abha and Riyadh airports killed 3 and injured 36 people. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 Al-Ahram reported that government forces gained ground near Taiz, that the Houthis attacked Aden airport, and that the coalition intercepted a missile bound for Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. Readout item
• October 7, 2026 Al-Bayan reported the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced destruction of a Houthi ballistic missile launched north of Riyadh. Readout item
• October 7, 2026 Anadolu reported that Houthi forces aligned with Iran launched missiles and drones toward Aden International Airport in southern Yemen, officials said. Readout item
• October 7, 2026 Cumhuriyet reported that the Makkah Agreement's joint statement that "military forces will be rapidly deployed to Saudi Arabia" would still require TBMM approval. Readout item
• October 6, 2026 Entekhab reported the Saudi defense minister said the Makkah Covenant committee agreed to activate "collective deterrent measures" against Ansarallah, with Turkey and Pakistan participating. Readout item
• October 6, 2026 Anadolu reported that the Iran-aligned Houthis claimed they hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and said air traffic was disrupted. Readout item
• October 4, 2026 Hurriyet quoted Iran-backed Houthis as saying they targeted Saudi national oil company Aramco facilities in Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones. Readout item
• October 4, 2026 Al-Ahram reported that intensifying fighting in Taiz between Yemen's army and the "Houthi" has driven the number of displaced toward 200,000 since July. Readout item
• October 4, 2026 Anadolu reported that the Yemen army said it conducted 257 strikes over a 24 hour period against Houthi positions and equipment. Readout item

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Policy Notes

• October 4, 2026 Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping: From Campaign to Coastline MEF-PN-2026-04