Yemen's Ansar Allah, or the Houthis, say all options are on the table as the US-Israeli war against Iran continues.
The armed group has so far stayed out of the conflict, but they consider themselves directly concerned and could take a position alongside Iran.
Officials confirmed that the Houthis have attacked Israel and shipping in the Red Sea in recent years, and a new front could further disrupt global trade.
Regional Context
Shipping is already largely halted in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant losses worldwide, and another maritime gateway could be affected if the Houthis join the war.
Authorities said the situation in the region is volatile, and the potential involvement of the Houthis could have significant implications.
The ministry stated that the conflict is being closely monitored, and officials are working to understand the potential consequences of the Houthis' involvement.
International Response
Experts, including Farea al-Muslimi, a research fellow in the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, are weighing in on the potential implications of the Houthis' involvement.
Khaled Batarfi, a political analyst who specialises in Saudi Arabian foreign policy, and Rockford Weitz, director of the Fletcher Maritime Studies programme at Tufts University, also shared their insights on the situation.
Source: Al Jazeera
