Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council approves new deterrence measures, affirms military readiness
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has adopted further deterrence steps against Houthi escalation, reaffirming the armed forces' readiness to fulfill their duties.
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The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council has approved additional integrated deterrence measures in response to the ongoing escalation by Houthi militias, reaffirming the readiness of the armed forces and all military formations to carry out their constitutional duties and take the initiative. The council emphasized the state's commitment to restoring its institutions and asserting authority across the entire national territory.
The decisions were made during a council meeting held today, chaired by Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, President of the Council, and attended by all members: Sultan Al-Arada, Tariq Saleh, Abdulrahman Al-Mahrami, Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi, Othman Mujalli, Mahmoud Al-Subaihi, and Salem Al-Khanbashi, as well as Prime Minister Dr. Shaea Al-Zandani.
The meeting focused on recent military, security, and economic developments, and discussed the state's strategic options to counter Houthi escalation as part of efforts to restore state institutions and end the coup. The council also reviewed the draft national strategy for the coming phase, along with urgent economic and security measures to improve living conditions and strengthen the fight against terrorism, smuggling, and organized crime.
The council received briefings and reports on field developments and the level of readiness across various fronts, as well as on threats and criminal attacks targeting vital facilities and civilian sites.
The Presidential Leadership Council stressed the need to take all legitimate and necessary measures to protect citizens, sovereign facilities, and national interests. This includes proactive action against sources of threat, command and control centers, and military capabilities used or prepared to target the armed forces, civilians, and vital infrastructure.
The council praised the professionalism demonstrated by the armed forces and security personnel in repelling the escalation, thwarting militia attacks, and inflicting losses on their capabilities, as well as achieving significant military objectives. The council considered this performance a major shift in the readiness of state institutions to defend their interests and the rights of the Yemeni people.
The meeting noted that the successful operations by the armed forces in recent weeks have sent a clear message that the era of unchecked attacks on cities, civilians, and national facilities is over, and that any new escalation will have direct consequences for those involved.
The council directed that military, security, and intelligence readiness remain at the highest levels, with enhanced protection and early warning measures, and continued integrated deterrence to prevent the terrorist militia from achieving any symbolic gains, making their escalation more costly for their leadership, capabilities, and sources of funding.
On the economic front, the council approved the completion of restoring sovereign state functions and resources, strengthening control over border crossings, revenues, and national services, and combating smuggling networks and terrorism financing. This approach aims to protect citizens, the private sector, and legitimate savings and remittances, while ensuring the uninterrupted supply of food, medicine, and essential goods.
The Presidential Leadership Council affirmed a firm stance against any collusion with smuggling, terrorism financing, or organized crime networks, instructing relevant authorities to take legal action against those involved, facilitators, and beneficiaries of smuggling activities, regardless of their positions or affiliations. The council stressed accountability for anyone proven to be involved or negligent in their duties, to safeguard the national economy, state resources, and to cut off funding for militias and illicit activities.
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The council also reassured citizens in all areas under Houthi control that the state's campaign targets the coup project and unauthorized arms, not any region, tribe, or sect. The council reiterated its commitment to protecting private property, public service, and citizens' rights, and to preventing acts of revenge, chaos, exclusion, or marginalization.