Bangladesh, Oct. 25 -- Saudi Arabia may be bearing the immediate brunt of escalating Houthi attacks, but the threat posed by Yemens Iran-backed movement extends far beyond the Kingdom. From targeting airports and energy infrastructure to threatening international shipping and confronting Western naval forces, the Houthis have demonstrated their capacity to destabilize one of the worlds most strategically important regions. Their ambitions, ideology, and military capabilities make them a challenge not only for Saudi Arabia but also for the United States and the wider international community.

The Houthis slogan-“Death to America, Death to Israel, Cursed are the Jews”-offers a stark indication of their ideological outlook. Altho...