# Yemen Presidential Leadership Council security measures > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-presidential-leadership-council-security-measures > Updated: 2026-11-03T11:19:02.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 3. The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council has initiated several measures to strengthen national security and state institutions. In October 2026, the Council issued warnings against espionage and cooperation with Houthi militias, stating that spying, financing, or providing intelligence to the group constitutes a serious crime subject to legal accountability, including the death penalty. By November 2026, the Council expanded its efforts through administrative and military restructuring. On November 1, President Rashad al-Alimi issued a series of decrees involving ministerial reshuffles, provincial leadership changes, and military appointments to reorganize security institutions. Key changes included the appointment of Salem Abu Bakr Mohammed Thabit al-Awlaqi as Minister of Information and Major General Amin Ali al-Akimi as governor of Al-Jawf. These changes occur as government forces continue military operations, such as “Fajr Yemen,” aimed at reclaiming territory from Houthi control. On November 3, President al-Alimi and Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan accused the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Lebanon’s Hezbollah of direct involvement in managing Houthi military operations. Al-Alimi stated that Iranian networks include dozens of experts participating in the planning, management, and development of missile and drone capabilities, suggesting Iran uses the Houthi militia to compensate for declining regional influence. Interior Minister Haidan specified that 21 experts are currently active in Yemen, consisting of 14 from the IRGC and seven from Hezbollah. These specialists are reportedly stationed across Hodeidah, Sanaa, Saada, Hajjah, Amran, and Al-Khawkhah, where they allegedly oversee electronic warfare, maritime attacks, the development of explosive-laden boats, and the selection of commercial shipping targets, threatening international shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb strait. Hezbollah has denied these claims, describing them as “completely baseless.” Concurrently, the SAM Rights and Liberties Organization reported escalating Houthi military attacks in the Taiz and Lahj governorates. ## Claims - A missile strike in Al-Makh'af village reportedly caused 60 civilian casualties, according to the Armed Forces Media Center. (reported by 1 source) - Local reports suggest 14 people were killed and 25 injured in the Al-Makh'af village strike. (reported by 1 source) - Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan alleged 21 experts from the IRGC and Hezbollah are directing Houthi operations. (reported by 14 sources) - The experts are distributed across Hodeidah, Sanaa, Saada, Hajjah, Amran, and Al-Khokha. (reported by 8 sources) - The experts' roles include managing ballistic missiles, drones, and electronic warfare. (reported by 6 sources) - The experts are allegedly involved in coordinating maritime attacks and choosing commercial ship targets. (reported by 6 sources) - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is directly involved in managing the Houthi militia war. (reported by 4 sources) - IRGC networks include dozens of experts participating in planning, operations, and developing missile and drone capabilities. (reported by 4 sources) - Iran is using the Houthi militia to compensate for the declining influence of its proxies in other parts of the region. (reported by 4 sources) - The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council is pursuing operation 'Dawn of Yemen' to restore state institutions. (reported by 4 sources) - Hezbollah denied having experts in Yemen participating in military operations. (reported by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Yemen government accuses IRGC and Hezbollah of deploying 21 experts to support Houthis Yemen's government alleges 21 IRGC and Hezbollah experts are in Houthi-controlled areas to direct military operations, including missile development and maritime attacks. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-presidential-leadership-council-warns-of-iranian-irgc-involvement-in-houthi-operations ### 2026-11-01: Yemen Presidential Leadership Council issues major administrative and military appointments Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has announced significant ministerial changes, new provincial governors for Al-Jawf and Al-Bayda, and key military and security leadership appointments. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-presidential-leadership-council-appoints-new-governors-for-al-jawf-and-al-bayda ### 2026-10-13: Presidential Leadership Council warns against Houthi espionage Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has ordered urgent legal action against those spying for or financing Houthi militias, warning that penalties for such crimes can include the death penalty. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-presidential-leadership-council-warns-against-houthi-espionage --- Cite as: Yemen Presidential Leadership Council security measures. 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