Houthis seek to export fallout from Yemen defeats, analyst says
Political analyst Mohammed Al-Harbi says Houthi militia is trying to shift the impact of its setbacks in Yemen abroad as pressure mounts from government forces.
Key Takeaways
AI
Political analyst Dr. Mohammed Al-Harbi said the Houthi militia is attempting to export the consequences of its defeats in Yemen abroad, as government forces tighten their grip. He made the remarks during an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV.
Al-Harbi's comments came as the official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, announced that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia in an attempt to target the cities of Taif and Yanbu.
View the post on X
Al-Maliki explained that the air defense systems successfully neutralized the threat and prevented attacks on civilian facilities in both cities.
He added that coalition forces are closely monitoring the escalation and violations committed by the Houthi militia, stressing that they will be dealt with firmly.