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The Houthi movement and Gaza are linked through their shared status as key elements within Iran's regional proxy network, as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Additionally, the Houthi movement initiated military actions in the Red Sea and against Israel as a direct response to the outbreak of the war in Gaza, as detailed in [5], [6], [7], and [8].
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The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 2 facts
accountFollowing the start of the war in Gaza, the Houthi movement fired ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and imposed a blockade on Red Sea shipping lanes.
accountFollowing the outbreak of the war in Gaza, the Houthis fired ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and imposed a blockade on Red Sea shipping lanes.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com 2 facts
accountThe Houthis in Yemen launched a series of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea after the war in Gaza began in October 2023.
claimThe primary elements of Iran's proxy network include Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Syrian government under the Assad family, Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen.
Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu 1 fact
claimTargeting non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and Hashd al Shaabi inadvertently strengthens their support and legitimacy within their communities, as evidenced by increased support for Hamas and pro-Iran militias in Iraq following recent escalations amid the war in Gaza.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimIran's proxy network, which includes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza/Palestine, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, and the Houthi movement in Yemen, has historically functioned as a 'ring of fire' to provide strategic depth and a buffer against direct conflict on Iranian soil.