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Yemen's Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, have declared the recent agreement between Iran and the United States as a "historic victory" for Tehran. The Shiite group described the deal as a validation of their "resistance path" against what they term the "forces of tyranny."

In a statement released from Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen, the rebel group's Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Tehran, calling the agreement a "historic and resounding victory for the Islamic Republic of Iran." The ministry asserted that the accord demonstrates the effectiveness of "jihad, confrontation, and resistance."

The Houthis also praised the doctrine of "unity of fronts," referring to the coordination among Iran-backed groups across the Middle East. This regional network includes factions in Iraq and Lebanon. Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, the Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks against shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, as well as against Israel. They claim these operations are conducted "in solidarity" with the Palestinians.

The conflict in Yemen, which began in late 2014, has become one of the region's most complex proxy wars. The Houthis control much of northwestern Yemen, including Sanaa, while the internationally recognized government is supported by Saudi Arabia.