Who are the Houthis, and why are they so hard to fight?

A world news story from the U.S., reported by BBC World.

World News · the U.S. · October 12, 2026

From BBC World

Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Reported by BBC World, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at BBC World →

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