Houthis want to 'copy' Iranian moves in Hormuz: Yemeni official

Yemeni minister warns rebels seek Iran-style control over key shipping lane

Last updated: July 28, 2026 | 04:13

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Tribesmen loyal to Houthi rebels hold up their weapons as they attend a gathering to show their support for the ongoing peace talks in Sanaa, Yemen. File photo.

Houthis want to 'copy' Iranian moves in Hormuz: Yemeni official Yemen is worried that Houthi rebels are trying to emulate Iran's attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, a senior official said Monday, after the group announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia.

The "Houthis want to copy the Iran experience in Hormuz," foreign minister designate Afrah al-Zouba told reporters during a briefing saying the Tehran-backed rebels were "in harmony" with Iranian escalation in the region.

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