Coalition Spokesman: We Conducted a Proportionate Military Response Against Legitimate Military Targets of the Terrorist Houthi Militia in Hodeidah
The official spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, stated that the terrorist Houthi militia committed a cowardly and reckless act when it targeted commercial vessels in the Red Sea, adding that to its list of crimes and maritime terrorism in one of the most important international waterways. Major General Al-Maliki explained that the Kingdom has stood and will continue to stand by the brotherly Yemeni people and its government in the most difficult circumstances and changes, and the Kingdom reaffirms its continued support for them in confronting the terrorist Houthi militias. He also clarified that the port of Hodeidah was not targeted and that all Yemeni ports, including Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif, are open to maritime navigation and are receiving commercial ships transporting food, goods, fuel, and construction materials, as well as flights to Yemeni airports. The Houthi militia continues to refuse to operate flights from Sana'a International Airport, insisting on besieging the Yemeni people to export the problems and suffering it has caused, further increasing the suffering of our Yemeni brothers in areas under its control. Major General Al-Maliki stated that the Coalition carried out a firm and strong response after prioritizing the preservation of the capabilities of the brotherly Yemeni people, and that the targeting focused on legitimate military targets of the terrorist Houthi militia linked to the threat to ships in the Red Sea, and that the military response operation has concluded, achieving the principle of proportionality and planned operational objectives. The operation was carried out in accordance with the provisions of international humanitarian law and its customary rules, in line with the principle of proportionality. Major General Al-Maliki emphasized that the Coalition Joint Forces Command will continue to take all operational procedures and necessary measures to protect our ships and protect the Kingdom's interests and national capabilities, and if the Houthi militia continues its hostile actions, there will be a response without leniency.
Original source: Al-Mowaten
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