Why it matters:
This rare, large-scale Iranian missile strike — and its endorsement by regional resistance groups — signals growing regional coordination against Israel and its Western backers amid rising tensions over Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond.
What he’s saying:
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi congratulated the Islamic Republic of Iran for a “great victory over the aggressive, oppressive, and criminal Israeli enemy,” and extended the congratulations to the entire Islamic Ummah.
“The defeat of Israel and its criminal partners — especially the U.S., UK, Germany, and France — is a victory for the whole Islamic nation.”
Al-Houthi revealed that Israel had prepared extensively for over a year — with American backing — to launch a strike against Iran, aiming to eliminate the Islamic Republic’s role in the region.
“The Israeli regime’s failure to defend itself against Iran’s missiles marked an unprecedented moment. The missile waves were a nightmare for the Zionists, forcing them into shelters as Iran changed the regional equation.”
He also praised Pakistan’s stance as “insightful and honorable” and Turkey’s reaction as “clear and conscious,” while condemning the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for issuing only a weak condemnation without actual support.
Key points:
- Abdul-Malik al-Houthi hailed Iran’s large-scale missile attack on Israel as a strategic and moral victory for the entire Islamic world, marking a significant failure for Israel and its Western allies.
- The Ansarullah movement confirmed launching over 300 missiles and drones toward Israel and called for mass rallies in Yemen to support Gaza and celebrate Iran’s victory.
Go deeper:
Al-Houthi’s remarks come amid continued Israeli strikes across Gaza, Al-Aqsa, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria. He referenced a notable ambush by Qassam fighters in Khan Younis, reportedly killing or wounding over 20 Israeli soldiers despite media censorship.
Al-Houthi framed Iran’s missile response as a strategic, spiritual, and symbolic victory — arguing that the Islamic Republic's steadfastness is a model of resistance that foiled a Western-backed effort to remake the Middle East.
ahmad shirzadian
