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Who are the Houthis?
The Houthis are an armed political and religious movement from Yemen, primarily Zaidi Shia Muslims. They have been fighting a civil war against the internationally recognised Yemeni government since 2014, supported by Iran. Their recent attacks on Red Sea shipping, mentioned in the story, have escalated regional tensions and drawn international condemnation from groups like the G7.
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