Yemeni military commander Osama al‑Radfani killed in Hadhramaut ambush

Yemen’s internationally recognised authorities announced that Brigadier General Osama Abdelkarim Mohsen al‑Radfani, commander of the Shield of the Nation forces, was killed together with several companions in an armed ambush in the Al‑Abr area of Hadhramaut governorate. The Ministry of Information, represented by Minister Amr al‑Eriani, described the attack as a “treacherous terrorist crime” carried out by the Iran‑backed Houthi militia and called for the perpetrators – including planners, executors and supporters – to be pursued and brought to justice. The statement also urged the international community not to overlook Houthi crimes, warning that such impunity threatens Yemen’s security and regional stability. The authorities expressed condolences to al‑Radfani’s family and to the families of the fallen comrades, emphasizing that the blood of the martyrs will fuel the fight to restore the Yemeni state and counter Iranian influence in the country.