The leader of Yemen's Houthi group stated on Thursday that the group is prepared for escalation and remains in complete coordination with its regional allies. In a televised speech broadcast by the group's Al-Masirah TV channel, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi declared that the Houthis are ready for any round of escalation or any developments within the current situation. He emphasized that the group maintains full coordination with its allies in the 'Axis of Resistance' concerning developments in Lebanon and Palestine, as well as what he termed as unjust and aggressive US measures in the region.
Warnings to Regional Parties
Al-Houthi also warned regional parties against attempts by Washington to involve them in fighting in service of Israel. He noted that the region is passing through a critical stage and called for a high level of awareness and responsibility. The Houthi leader accused Israel of committing clear crimes in Palestine and Lebanon and pursuing broader aggressive goals across the region.
Support for Hezbollah
Separately, the Foreign Ministry in the Houthis' unrecognized government expressed support for Lebanon's Hezbollah group regarding what it described as the appropriate response to the agreement signed between the authority in Beirut and the Israeli enemy entity. In a statement carried by the group's Saba News Agency, the ministry stated that resistance remains the most effective option to halt Israeli attacks and end the occupation of Lebanese territory.
Regional tensions have escalated since late February after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, resulting in over 3,000 fatalities. In retaliation, Tehran has targeted Israel and Gulf countries that host US bases and closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global shipping. A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire took effect on April 8, and efforts to reach a broader agreement have continued since then.
