Yemen’s Houthis Urge All Muslim Nations to Support Iran in War Against Israel

In a bold and provocative statement, Yemen's Houthi movement has called on all Muslim nations to stand in solidarity with Iran in its ongoing conflict with Israel. The appeal, issued during a televised speech by senior Houthi leaders, underscores growing regional tensions and reflects the deepening alliance between the Iran-backed Houthis and Tehran.

The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, framed the Israel-Iran conflict as a broader religious and geopolitical struggle, calling it a "sacred duty" for Muslim countries to rise against what they described as Israeli aggression. The statement claimed that Iran is not fighting for itself alone, but for the dignity of Islam and the rights of the oppressed in Palestine.

This call for unity comes amid an escalation in military exchanges and proxy conflicts across the Middle East, where Iran and Israel have engaged in direct and indirect confrontations. The Houthis have previously launched missile and drone attacks against Israel, particularly from areas under their control in Yemen, targeting Israeli-linked maritime and strategic interests in the Red Sea.

Regional analysts believe the Houthi statement is part of Tehran’s broader effort to consolidate influence through its network of aligned militias, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and various paramilitary groups in Iraq and Syria. The coordinated messaging suggests an attempt to position Iran as the central power in an emerging anti-Israel axis.

The international community has responded with concern, warning that such rhetoric could inflame sectarian tensions and lead to broader destabilization in an already volatile region. Western nations and Gulf allies of the United States have condemned the Houthis’ actions and rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation and diplomatic engagement.

As tensions mount, the Houthis’ call to arms may resonate with certain groups but is unlikely to trigger unified state-level action, given the complex political alliances and rivalries across the Muslim world. However, observers warn that the growing ideological fervor could lead to increased violence and deepen regional divisions in the months to come.