Yemeni presidential council deputy: We denied Iran use of Bab Al-Mandab
Yemen's deputy presidential council chief says Iran can no longer exploit Bab Al-Mandab via the Houthis and promises new weapons to surprise them.
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AIYemeni Presidential Leadership Council Deputy Tareq Saleh said the country's losses have been minimal and that Iran has been prevented from using the Bab Al-Mandab Strait as leverage through the Houthis.
He added that the Houthis targeted civilian ships to impose a blockade on Yemenis, but new weapons will soon be deployed and will surprise the Houthis.
Saleh also stated that people living in Houthi-controlled areas reject their actions but are forced to comply, and that maritime supply and smuggling routes between Iran and the Houthis have been cut off.
He continued that the Houthis are being taught a lesson through improved weaponry, capabilities, and training. Saleh said the Houthis lure citizens under their control by claiming to fight the US and Israel, and stressed that the next battle with the Houthis will be decisive.