The New Axis Player: How the Houthis Are Rattling the Region The rise of the Houthis as a major force in the Middle East's "axis of resistance" is a seismic shift with Iran's fingerprints all over it.
For years, Hezbollah held the title as Tehran's most trusted and powerful proxy, but the Houthis' recent victories in Yemen have them poised to take center stage.
The comparison between the two groups is apt – both have been instrumental in advancing Iran's interests in the region.