Senior leaders and cabinet members of Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement have largely disappeared from public view and sharply curtailed phone communications, according to WSJ citing sources

The reported disappearance of senior Houthi leaders and a reduction in their communications hints at potential strategic shifts or internal disruptions within the rebel movement.

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Such developments could impact the ongoing conflict dynamics in Yemen, possibly affecting oil supply routes and regional stability, which are crucial for commodity and FX markets.

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