Why it matters:
U.S.-led airstrikes mark a major escalation in the region, while Ansarullah's response is part of a broader resistance against American and Israeli interventions in the region. The Yemeni resistance movement’s warnings to disrupt American naval operations could have far-reaching implications for U.S. trade through the Red Sea.
The big picture:
The strikes came after Yemen resumed attacks on Israel-linked vessels in the Red Sea in response to the Israeli regime’s blockade of Gaza.
What he’s saying:
Abdul Malik al-Houthi said: "The American aggression will fail, by the will of Allah, and will not achieve its goals." He added: "Our armed forces have begun responding—this is our choice and our decision as long as the aggression continues."
Ansarullah Leader stressed: "If the American attacks persist, we will escalate further, targeting U.S. aircraft carriers and warships. Supporting Palestine is an honorable stance that we will never abandon despite U.S. pressure."
Key points:
- U.S. and the U.K. warplanes launched 47 airstrikes on multiple Yemeni provinces, killing at least 31 people, including women and children.
- Yemeni Armed Forces warned that U.S. warships and commercial vessels linked to Washington would also be blocked from navigating the region.
Go deeper:
The renewed U.S.-led aggressions in Yemen could risk starting a prolonged conflict, with the potential to disrupt global trade and deepen instability in the West Asia.
Mojtaba Darabi
