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The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis

Al Jazeera September 26, 2026 6 views

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The intelligence network that has helped the Houthi rebels launch an offensive along the Red Sea coast is now under attack, according to reports.

Sources say that the system, a joint effort between Russian and Iranian intelligence agencies, has been a key component of the Houthis’ recent operations in the region.

Al Jazeera reports that the same network that supported the rebels’ advances is now facing counter‑attacks, though details of the assailants or the scale of the strike have not been disclosed.

The Red Sea is a strategically important waterway, with shipping lanes that connect the Middle East to Europe and Asia. The Houthi movement, based in Yemen, has increasingly used the corridor to target vessels and disrupt maritime traffic.

As the intelligence war shifts, the Houthis’ reliance on external support appears to be a double‑edged sword, exposing them to new vulnerabilities while they continue to press their campaign along the coast.

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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