# Yemen's Houthis: From ragtag militia to geopolitical heavyweight

https://mins.news/en/video/62449

- Reuters, 2026-09-17 10:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY5z0Rz_t48

> A lightning advance by Yemen’s Houthi group has placed the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait under its control, transforming the once-ragtag highland militia into a regional player with global clout.

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