Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea in the capital Sanaa
Houthis declare high alert amid threats of renewed strikes on Yemen
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- Houthi defence minister says forces are on “high alert” to respond to any attacks on Yemen.
- Group links recent regional escalation to coordinated resistance against US and 'Israel'.
Yemen’s Houthi movement said its forces are on high alert to respond to any potential attacks against Yemen, according to a statement by Major-General Mohammed al-Atifi, defence minister in the Houthi-led administration.
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Al-Atifi said the group was prepared to confront what he described as external aggression, framing recent regional developments as part of a wider confrontation involving the United States and 'Israel'.
Claims of coordinated regional escalation
In his remarks, Al-Atifi said recent rounds of conflict demonstrated what he called the “unity of fronts” across allied armed groups in the region.
He also described ongoing military activity as part of a broader “axis of resistance,” saying it had shown increased effectiveness in confronting adversaries across multiple theatres.
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The statement did not provide details on specific imminent threats but suggested continued readiness for escalation.
Yemen front expands in wider conflict
The Houthis entered the broader regional escalation in late March by launching long-range missiles and drones toward targets in 'Israel', opening what has become a new active front in the conflict.
The group has repeatedly vowed to continue operations until the fighting ends, saying it will target sensitive military sites and maritime routes in the Red Sea.
Maritime and regional security concerns
The warning adds to growing concerns over maritime security in the Red Sea and surrounding waters, where shipping has already been disrupted by repeated attacks and heightened military activity.
Regional observers warn that continued escalation could further strain global trade routes and deepen the risk of a wider multi-front conflict involving Yemen, 'Israel', and the United States.
