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Houthi Leader Calls for Muslim Unity Amid Iran Conflict

3/13/2026

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On February 28, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi movement, condemned U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, labeling them “criminal” and calling for Muslim unity.
Following his remarks, tens of thousands protested in Yemen, expressing anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments.
The Houthis, aligned with Iran, claimed they were ready to support Iran militarily, although their involvement has been minimal.
Hezbollah conducted missile attacks from Lebanon, leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes that resulted in over 600 deaths.
Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq targeted U.S. forces, but their actions have been largely ineffective.

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On February 28, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi movement, condemned U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, labeling them “criminal” and calling for Muslim unity.
Following his remarks, tens of thousands protested in Yemen, expressing anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments.
The Houthis, aligned with Iran, claimed they were ready to support Iran militarily, although their involvement has been minimal.
Hezbollah conducted missile attacks from Lebanon, leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes that resulted in over 600 deaths.
Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq targeted U.S. forces, but their actions have been largely ineffective.