In recent years, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have become more dangerous. They are now a major force in the Middle East.
也門的青年運動叛軍近年來已成為中東一個越來越危險的力量。
To support Iran, they have attacked Israel, Saudi Arabia, and shipping routes in the Red Sea.
他們為了支持伊朗,攻擊了以色列、沙特阿拉伯和紅海航運路線。
Since 2014, they have been fighting against Yemen's internationally recognized government.
自2014年以來,他們一直與也門國際承認的政府作戰。
Saudi Arabia stepped in in 2015 to support this government.
沙特阿拉伯在2015年介入,支持這個政府。
The 2022 ceasefire agreement largely stopped the fighting.
2022年的停火協議大致停止了戰鬥。
The Gaza war started in October 2023. Then the Houthis turned their fire toward Israel and ships in the Red Sea.
但2023年10月加沙戰爭開始後,青年運動把火力轉向以色列和紅海船隻。
After US airstrikes in early 2025, these attacks decreased.
2025年初美國空襲之後,這些襲擊有所減少。
In July this year, the Houthis resumed attacks on Saudi Arabia. They also announced a blockade on this oil company.
今年7月,青年運動恢復對沙特阿拉伯的襲擊,並宣佈對這家石油公司實施封鎖。
The Houthi movement is part of the Shia Zaidi sect, which ruled Yemen for a thousand years.
青年運動是什葉派宰德派的成員,這個派別曾統治也門一千年。
The war has caused an estimated 150,000 deaths, and Yemen has sometimes come close to famine.
戰爭已造成估計15萬人死亡,也門有時接近饑荒。
The Saudi-led blockade has isolated areas controlled by the Houthis, making suffering worse.
沙特領導的封鎖隔離了青年運動控制的地區,使苦難加深。
The Houthis also face criticism for detaining UN employees.
青年運動也因拘留聯合國僱員而面對不滿。
The Houthi movement is a member of Iran's "axis of resistance," which also includes Hezbollah and Hamas.
青年運動是伊朗“抵抗軸心”的成員,這個組織也包括真主黨和哈馬斯。
Iran denies giving them weapons, but Iranian weapons have been found many times on ships going to Yemen.
伊朗否認向他們提供武器,但伊朗武器多次在開往也門的船上被發現。
From November 2023 to December 2024, the Houthis attacked over 100 cargo ships. They sank two ships and killed four crew members.
從2023年11月到2024年12月,青年運動襲擊了超過100艘商船,擊沉兩艘並造成四名船員死亡。
The US and Israel responded with air strikes in 2025, and the attacks largely stopped.
美國和以色列在2025年以空襲回應,襲擊大大停止。
The Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers to end the blockade. But it also serves Iran's interests. It opens a new front in a regional war with no end in sight.
青年運動表示,襲擊沙特油輪是為了解除封鎖,但也服務於伊朗利益,在看不到結局的地區戰爭中開闢新戰線。