Houthi Rebels

 Balochistan

Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province, has recently been at the center of rising violence.

About Balochistan

• Strategic Location: Located at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz, it shares borders with Iran (to the west), Afghanistan (to the north), and the Arabian Sea (to the south).
• Gwadar Port: A deep-sea port crucial to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is situated in this region.
• Natural Resources: Balochistan is rich in natural gas, coal, copper, and gold.
• Cultural Heritage: The region is home to historical sites such as Mehrgarh, one of the world’s oldest known settlements, and the Makran Coast Petroglyphs.

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Houthi Rebels
The US recently launched surprise airstrikes against Houthi rebels based in Yemen.

About the Houthi Rebels

• The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are an armed political and religious group following Zaidi Islam, a branch of Shia Islam.
• They are part of Iran’s "Axis of Resistance," which is an alliance of regional militias opposed to Israel and Western influence, including groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
• The civil war in Yemen began in late 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa.

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