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Yemen Online
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Yemen : Houthis Say They Won't End Support for Gaza
A top leader of the Iran-backed-Houthi militias in Yemen said they will keep up their support for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip until Israeli 'aggression stops, and the siege is lifted.' 'Our operations in support of Gaza will not cease, no matter the sacrifices,' said Mahdi al-Mashat in a statement Wednesday. The Houthis are the last militant group in Iran's self-described 'Axis of Resistance' that is capable of regularly attacking Israel. They have been firing long-range missiles at Israel in the months since it resumed the war in Gaza, setting off air raid sirens but generally causing few casualties. They have also been attacking shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
President: Iran not easy target
Sana'a (Saba) – Mahdi al-Mashat, President of the Supreme Political Council, affirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has the full right to strike the interests of any country that attacks it or participates in the aggression of the Zionist enemy entity. President al-Mashat explained in a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that Iran is not an easy target and has sufficient capabilities to respond and extensive relations and agreements with many countries. He pointed out that it would be foolish for the enemy entity to drag any country into its aggression against Iran, knowing that its interests would be harmed. His Excellency the President said, "The time of striking and running away without striking is over." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Yemen doubles down on Iran support
Shafaq News/ Yemen's Supreme Political Council President Mahdi al-Mashat declared full support on Monday for Iran's right to defend its sovereignty. Speaking to the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), al-Mashat, also a senior Houthi leader, condemned Israeli actions as unchecked aggression and faulted global powers for ignoring international law. 'No charter grants anyone the right to unleash their rabid dog at will,' he said, warning that if the international system collapses under pressure from 'Zionist [Israeli] servants,' power alone will decide outcomes. Al-Mashat also accused Western powers of weaponizing international law rather than defending it. 'We will take all necessary steps to secure peace and stability.' He called on nations committed to peace to reject what he described as 'Zionist expansionism,' cautioning that continued silence would only deepen instability. Ties between Iran and Yemen's Ansarallah (Houthis) have grown over two decades through ideological and military cooperation. While not a formal proxy, the Houthis are considered one of Tehran's key allies in the region. On Saturday, the group claimed its first direct missile strike in support of Iran's Operation True Promise 3, launched in response to Israel's Operation Rising Lion, which targeted Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. The Houthis reportedly fired Palestine-2 ballistic missiles at Israeli positions in Yaffa. Earlier, Houthi political bureau member Abdullah Al-Nuami told Shafaq News, 'The group will stand firmly with Iran and will never abandon it in the face of any American or Israeli aggression.'
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Israeli attacks secret Houthi meeting site in Yemen
An Israeli airstrike early Sunday hit a house in southern Sanaa, Yemen, where a clandestine meeting of senior Houthi leaders was reportedly underway. Houthi security forces quickly cordoned off the house and ambulances were seen transporting casualties, according to Xinhua News Agency. Anti-Houthi media claimed the meeting was led by Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council, and Military Chief of Staff Abdulkarim al-Ghamari. Other unconfirmed reports suggest top officials, including Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, Revolutionary Committee Head Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, and Military Intelligence chief Abu Ali al-Hakim, may have been present on the site. Xinhua cited eyewitnesses who saw at least 10 charred bodies near the blast site. The Houthi group has not issued a formal statement. The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been launching missiles towards Israel since November 2023 in support of Palestinians as the war in Gaza goes on. The group recently vowed to escalate long-range attacks following Israel's attacks on Iran since June 13. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) aimed to eliminate Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari in Sunday morning's operation, according to the Jerusalem Post. However, IDF has yet to officially comment. Meanwhile, Iran activated its air defences in several regions on Saturday and Israel told its citizens to take shelter ahead of a fresh barrage of missiles, as the arch-foes exchanged massive strikes in their fiercest confrontation in history. The fresh attacks came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to hit "every target of the regime", and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned further strikes would draw "a more severe and powerful response". As global calls for de-escalation grew, a new round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for Sunday was cancelled, with Iran saying it could not negotiate while under attack from Israel. Israel's operation, which began early Friday, has targeted Iran's air defences and hit key nuclear and military sites, killing dozens of people, including top army commanders and atomic scientists, according to Tehran. On Saturday night, Israel said it was simultaneously working to intercept a new salvo of missiles fired from Iran, while also carrying out strikes on "military targets in Tehran". The Israeli military told citizens to heed air alerts and "enter a protected space and remain there until further notice". Iran, meanwhile, announced a "new wave" of attacks targeting Israel. Tehran's UN ambassador said 78 people were killed and 320 wounded in Friday's first wave of Israeli strikes. Israel said three people were killed and 76 wounded by Iran's retaliatory drone and missile barrage overnight, which lit up the skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Houthis Say '1000 Leaders' in Store Amid Israel Assassination Strike Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A source within Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has told Newsweek that the group would persist in its battle with Israel after reports that Israeli forces carried out a targeted strike against senior figures at a meeting. The Israeli attack, which comes amid an unprecedented exchange of strikes between Israel and Ansar Allah's Axis of Resistance coalition ally, Iran, was reported by a number of Israeli outlets as well as Saudi Arabia's Al-Hadath network. The reports cited unnamed sources suggesting that the target was Ansar Allah military Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdel Karim al-Ghamari. Al-Hadath also reported that Ansar Allah-led Supreme Political Council President Mahdi al-Mashat was also in attendance at the meeting. Their fates have yet to be confirmed. The Ansar Allah source with whom Newsweek spoke to declined to discuss the details of the strike but affirmed that the group was prepared to move forward with its missile and drone campaign against Israel even in the case of losing high-level leaders. "We are all projects of martyrdom, and we are not afraid of being targeted," the Ansar Allah source said. "Every leader is succeeded by a thousand leaders." Newsweek has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment. Ansar Allah has fired dozens of missiles and drones at Israel since October 2023, intervening in support of the Palestinian Hamas movement after it launched a surprise attack on Israel. The ensuing conflict sparked a still-ongoing war that has spread across the Middle East, drawing in Iran and allies non-state allies across the region. Rising tensions over the conflict took a dramatic new turn this week when Israel launched a sweeping and unprecedented series of strikes across Iran. The operating, dubbed "Rising Lion," has involved hundreds of attacks targeting facilities and personnel tied to Iran's armed forces and nuclear program. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
