Yemen's top cleric accuses Houthis of hostility toward Saudi Arabia, allegiance to Iran
Yemen's chief scholar Ahmed Al-Muallim has accused the Houthi militia of harboring animosity toward Saudi Arabia and aligning with Iran.
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AIAhmed Al-Muallim, head of Yemen's Association of Scholars, has accused the Houthi militia of adopting a hostile stance toward both Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni people, claiming the group "harbors hatred for Saudi Arabia, aligns with Iran, and incites against Islam." He contrasted this with what he described as Saudi Arabia's supportive position toward Yemenis.
In remarks aired on Al-Ekhbariya TV, Al-Muallim said the Kingdom "welcomed and opened its doors to the Yemeni people," while in return, he alleged, the Houthi militia has attacked Yemenis and engaged in behavior antagonistic and provocative toward neighboring countries.
The head of Yemen's Association of Scholars further claimed that the Houthis' position toward Saudi Arabia is linked to their allegiance to Iran, and accused the group of inciting against Islam.
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Discussing Houthi practices, Al-Muallim condemned what he described as the group's targeting of Islamic holy sites, including the Grand Mosque in Mecca. He urged Muslims who still view the Houthis favorably to recognize the threat they pose and to take a firm stance against them.