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Abdul Malik al-Houthi is the supreme leader of the Houthi movement, as established in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the movement recognizes him as their supreme religious authority and prioritizes his protection through military defense buildups, as noted in [4], [5], and [6].
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The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 9 facts
accountOn February 28th, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the supreme leader of the Houthi movement in Yemen, denounced U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as a criminal act and expressed complete solidarity with Iran.
claimThe Houthis do not view Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as their supreme religious authority; instead, they recognize Abdul Malik al-Houthi and his ancestors in that role.
accountOn February 28th, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the supreme leader of the Houthi movement in Yemen, gave a speech denouncing the United States and Israel for striking Iran, describing the attacks as a "blatant, criminal, and barbaric act targeting the Muslim Iranian people."
perspectiveThe Houthi movement's recent buildup of defenses is likely intended to prevent Israel and the United States from killing their supreme leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, rather than to prepare for supporting Iran.
claimThe Houthis' recent buildup of defenses is likely intended to prevent the U.S. and Israel from targeting their supreme leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, rather than to prepare for supporting Iran.
quoteAbdul Malik al-Houthi stated that the Houthis were fully prepared for any necessary developments regarding military support for Iran.
claimThe Houthis do not view Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as their supreme religious authority; instead, they recognize Abdul Malik al-Houthi and his ancestors in that role.
claimThe Houthi movement does not view Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as their supreme religious authority; instead, they recognize Abdul Malik al-Houthi and his ancestors in that role.
claimThe Houthis' recent buildup of military defenses is primarily intended to prevent Israel and the United States from targeting their supreme leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi.