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From a religious revival movement in Yemen's rugged northern mountains to an armed force capable of firing ballistic missiles, attacking oil infrastructure and threatening one of the world's most important shipping corridors, the rise of the Houthis is one of the most consequential transformations in modern Middle Eastern politics. Formally known as Ansar Allah, the Houthis control much of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, and govern areas containing a large majori
