Yemeni scholars' deputy chief: Houthis exploit religion to advance Iranian agenda

Mohammed Al-Amri, deputy head of Yemen’s Association of Scholars, has accused the Houthi militia of exploiting religion to achieve political objectives that serve Iran’s interests. He said the militia’s attacks reflect a decline in their moral, religious, and political standards, and that they are trying to compensate for military setbacks with aggressive operations to boost their followers’ morale.

In comments to Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Amri said the targeting of Mecca demonstrates the Houthis’ disregard for the sanctity of holy sites and Muslim lives. He added that the militia’s actions reveal their bankruptcy on ethical, religious, and political fronts.

Al-Amri further stated that the Houthis are attempting to make up for their military losses through hostile attacks, aiming to raise the spirits of their supporters, while hiding behind religion to pursue political goals that align with the Iranian project.