What is the strength of the Houthis that dare to argue with the United States?
The Houthis are an armed faction in northern Yemen that has been fighting against the Yemeni Army since 2004. In recent years, the Houthis have waged many wars and conflicts with Saudi Arabia and other countries, and even dared to argue with the United States. So, what exactly is the strength of the Houthis?
First, the Houthis have a broad mass base. They come from northern Yemen, particularly Saada and Hodeidah provinces, which are the main strongholds of the Houthi armed group. Due to the long-term oppression and dispossession of the ** army, many locals have an antipathic attitude towards the ** army and the coalition forces of Saudi Arabia and other countries, which has allowed the Houthis to gain a large number of supporters and followers in the local area.
Secondly, the Houthis have a well-trained and experienced force. Most of the group's members are from the hill tribes of northern Yemen, who are familiar with the terrain and are skilled in guerrilla warfare and ambush warfare. In addition, the Houthis have received support and training from Iran, and they have demonstrated excellent combat capabilities in the fight against coalition forces such as Saudi Arabia, using the ** and tactics provided by Iran.
Third, the Houthis have a high degree of organizational discipline and coordination. They have established a well-developed intelligence network and communication system that enables rapid response and coordination of actions on the battlefield. In addition, the organization is strictly militarized, and its members must obey orders and follow commands, which makes them show a high degree of organizational discipline in battle.
However, the Houthis also have some disadvantages. First of all, they lack modern ** equipment and rely mainly on light ** and ammunition. Second, they face sanctions and repression from the international community, and it is difficult for them to obtain external support and assistance. In addition, the organization also has problems such as internal factional struggles and corruption, which have affected the stability and development of the organization to a certain extent.
In general, the strength of the Houthis should not be underestimated. They have a broad mass base and proven combat experience in northern Yemen, as well as a high degree of organizational discipline and coordination. However, they also face some challenges and difficulties, and need to continuously strengthen their own strengths and capabilities to meet the challenges of the future. For the international community, measures should be taken to promote peace and stability in Yemen and to avoid further escalation and expansion of the conflict.