Ahmed Nagi
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The question is whether this support is being channelled directly to the Houthis or indirectly through Iran. I don’t think that distinction is important. The bottom line is that the Houthis are benefitting from increasingly diversified external support involving several countries,”
Ahmed Nagi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Nagi said the bottom line is that the Houthis are benefitting from increasingly diversified external support involving several countries.
“The Houthis, meanwhile, were preparing for the possibility that the conflict would resume. They used the relative lull to strengthen their military position. The extent of that preparation has become evident over the past few weeks. Their forces have demonstrated considerable military readiness, enabling them to advance across several areas and inflict significant setbacks on Yemeni government forces,”
Ahmed Nagi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Nagi said the Houthis used the relative lull during the truce to strengthen their military position and prepare for the conflict resuming.
“Russia’s role also extends into the diplomatic arena, where Moscow has taken positions at the United Nations Security Council opposing stronger international action against the Houthis. Taken together, these developments point to a broader expansion of Russian engagement with the group,”
Ahmed Nagi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Nagi warned that Russia's role extends into the diplomatic arena, including opposing stronger international action against the Houthis at the UN Security Council.
“It is increasingly moving beyond its domestic dimensions and becoming intertwined with wider regional dynamics. Supporting the Houthis is no longer a matter of interest to Iran alone. We are now seeing other actors, particularly Russia, providing Iran with intelligence support and sophisticated weaponry, from which the Houthis are also benefitting,”
Ahmed Nagi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Nagi said the Yemeni conflict is moving beyond its domestic dimensions and becoming intertwined with wider regional dynamics, with Russia providing Iran intelligence support.