Tel aviv: Iran and Hezbollah are reportedly increasing pressure on Yemen's Houthi group to engage in the ongoing conflict against the United States and Israel. The group is expected to potentially join the war following the conclusion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, as reported by the Israeli public broadcaster KAN, citing regional security officials.

According to Anadolu Agency, sources within factions opposing the Houthis have informed KAN that the group has recently bolstered its forces in the port city of Al-Hudaydah. This movement is being interpreted as a possible preparation to engage in the conflict as early as Monday. However, there has been no official confirmation of these claims.

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has previously stated that the group is ready to respond militarily to regional developments, indicating that "all options at the military level are possible." He has also expressed support for Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Meanwhile, Yemeni Prime Minister Shaye Al-Zindani has issued a warning to the Houthis, advising against military actions that serve Iran's interests. The conflict began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, reportedly resulting in 1,300 casualties, including the death of then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In response, Tehran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military forces.