Yemeni Houthi Rebels Declare High Alert Amid Regional Tensions

Kathmandu. The Yemeni armed group Houthi has stated that they are on 'high alert' to face any potential attacks on Yemen.

Defense Minister of the Houthi-controlled government, Mohammed al-Atifi, issued this warning on Sunday. In his statement, he presented the current regional conflict as an example of the unity of the axis of jihad and resistance. According to him, the military operations against Israel and the United States have proven the effectiveness of that axis.

The Houthis formally entered the Iran-related war towards the end of March. Following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel operation, the group has launched long-range ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Israel.

The group has made it clear that their attacks will not stop as long as the war continues. They have stated that they will strike sensitive military targets and, if necessary, target maritime routes as well.

Specifically, a warning has been issued regarding threats to maritime traffic in the Red Sea region. As this area is a vital route for international trade, instability here could have global economic consequences.