Twelver vs. Zaidi: The Shi’a Divide Behind the Yemen War The Houthis are Zaidi, not Twelver Shi’a — but Iran backs them anyway. Theology split them centuries ago; politics binds them today. This sectarian nuance explains Tehran’s support in Yemen’s war

Not all Shi’a are the same. Twelvers in Iran count twelve imams; Yemen’s Houthis stopped at five.
The theology diverged centuries ago — but in war, politics binds.
Understanding Zaidi vs. Twelver Shi’a explains why Iran backs the Houthis.

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