The conflict in Yemen goes beyond the country's borders as the Houthi militia and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government find themselves at an impasse. As the death toll continues to rise- the Houthis have taken key locations that place them in a powerful position. In this INTEL REPORT on the Yemen conflict, we explore how vital international shipping lanes in the Arabian Sea can be affected, how the Houthis successfully use Iranian weapons to strike civilian targets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and how the Houthis are using a looming environmental disaster as a bargaining chip.