Yemeni National Defense Council vows to regain military initiative

Yemeni National Defense Council Houthi militia Red Sea maritime security Yemen military operations President Rashad al-Alimi

The Yemeni National Defense Council, chaired by President Rashad al-Alimi, held a meeting to discuss military developments and the impact of Houthi militia escalations on national security and regional stability.

The Council affirmed the ability of the state and armed forces to regain the military initiative across various fronts, including Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf, Al-Bayda, and Al-Dhale. Officials emphasized that any temporary territorial gains by Houthi forces would not allow them to establish a permanent political or geographic reality.

A key focus of the meeting was preventing the transformation of Yemeni coasts, islands, and waters—specifically around Bab el-Mandeb—into platforms for threatening international maritime navigation and global trade. The Council called on the international community and the UN Security Council to fulfill their responsibilities in protecting these waterways.

Additionally, the Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian territory, expressing solidarity with the Kingdom and highlighting the interconnected security of both nations. The Council also held the Houthi militia responsible for civilian casualties and the targeting of residential areas and infrastructure.

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[● 4 SOURCES] The Council rejected any attempt to turn Yemeni lands, coasts, or islands into platforms to threaten international navigation or regional stability. www.26sepnews.net · almahriah.net · al-wattan.net · sana.sy
[● 3 SOURCES] The Council reviewed military and security reports regarding operations in Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf, Al-Bayda, and Al-Dhale. www.26sepnews.net · almahriah.net · al-wattan.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian territory and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom. sana.sy
[● 4 SOURCES] The Yemeni National Defense Council affirmed the state's ability to regain the military initiative across various fronts. www.26sepnews.net · almahriah.net · al-wattan.net · sana.sy
[● 2 SOURCES] The Council announced that the armed forces are proceeding with a deterrence process to deal with Houthi threats. almahriah.net · sana.sy