The official spokesman of the Coalition forces, 'Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen', Major General Turki Al-Maliki, stressed that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition has begun implementing measures to protect Coalition ships through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and will respond to Houthi threats to passing ships with all firmness and force, considering these threats a clear violation of international law and amounting to acts of maritime piracy.

Major General Al-Maliki explained that the allegations about closing Yemeni ports and airports come within the context of Houthi fallacies and escalation against the Yemeni government and neighboring countries of Yemen.

He stated that the Houthi narrative about the blockade is misleading, as more than (300) commercial ships have entered the ports of (Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Isa) during the first half of the year (2026), carrying various foodstuffs, goods, fuel, and construction materials.

He pointed out that the Houthi militia is the one that caused the closure of Sana'a International Airport and the destruction of Yemenia Airways aircraft, and it is also the one that rejected all initiatives to resume flights to and from the airport.

Major General Al-Maliki affirmed that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition has begun implementing measures to protect Coalition ships through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and will respond to Houthi threats to passing ships with all firmness and force, considering these threats a clear violation of international law and amounting to acts of maritime piracy.

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