The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, has been a significant force in Yemen's ongoing conflict. 

Recently, seven high-ranking Houthi leaders have come under international scrutiny for their involvement in arms smuggling and their connections with foreign powers .

Targeted Houthi leaders

1. Mohammad Abdulsalam: Mohammad Abdulsalam serves as the Houthi spokesman and operates from Oman. He has been instrumental in arranging the group's efforts to procure weapons and support from the Russian government. Abdulsalam has traveled to Moscow and met with members of the Russian foreign ministry and military.

2. Mahdi Mohammed Hussein Al-Mashat: Mahdi Al-Mashat is the chairman of the Houthi-aligned Supreme Political Council (SPC). He has played a key role in increasing cooperation between the Houthi movement and the Russian government. Al-Mashat's efforts have focused on securing defense equipment and investment in Houthi-controlled industries.

3. Mohamed Ali Al-Houthi: Mohamed Ali Al-Houthi is a member of the SPC and has been involved in coordinating truces with Russia and China. His efforts have included negotiating a moratorium on Houthi strikes on maritime traffic linked to their international supporters.

4. Ali Muhammad Muhsin Salih Al-Hadi: Ali Al-Hadi is the head of the Sana'a Chamber of Commerce (SCC) and plays a crucial role in financing Houthi weapons purchases. He has traveled to Russia to secure defense equipment for Houthi militants.

5. Eshaq Abdulmalek Abdullah Almarwani: Eshaq Almarwani is an aide to Mohammad Abdulsalam and has been involved in the talks with the Russian government. His role includes facilitating the procurement of weapons and support for the Houthi movement.

6. Abdulmalek Abdullah Mohammed E Alagri: Abdulmalek Alagri is a senior Houthi operative who has participated in meetings with Russian officials. His involvement includes negotiating weapons deals and securing support for the Houthi movement.

7. Khaled Hussein Saleh Gaber: Khaled Gaber is another senior Houthi operative who has traveled to Russia to participate in negotiations. His role involves securing weapons and support for the Houthi movement.

The activities of these seven Houthi leaders highlight the complex web of international connections and support that the Houthi movement relies on. 

Their involvement in arms smuggling and negotiations with foreign powers underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing the conflict in Yemen.