Deputy Minister of Transport Nasser Ahmed Sharif revealed the falsity of the claims and lies propagated by the Houthi militias regarding what they call a "blockade" on Hodeidah port, confirming that the data and figures issued by the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM) reveal the volume of commercial and humanitarian flow that has continued through the port since the mechanism began operation in 2016 until May 2026.

Sharif explained that the Houthi allegations, which attempt to portray Hodeidah port as a closed outlet for imports, contradict the UN-documented facts, which confirm the continued entry of large quantities of foodstuffs, fuel, and commercial goods into the port in accordance with approved international procedures, in addition to what reaches the militia's areas of control via land crossings from provinces under the control of the legitimate government.

The Deputy Minister of Transport pointed out that the summary of UNVIM data for the period from May 2016 to May 2026 shows that the mechanism received 3,560 permit applications, conducted 2,634 inspection operations, while 3,238 ships were able to unload their cargo and leave Yemeni ports after completing the necessary procedures.

He confirmed that the volume of imports that entered through the UN mechanism during that period reflects the level of facilities provided for import movement, with quantities reaching:

- 41.5 million tons of foodstuffs.

- 20.1 million tons of fuel.

- 10.4 million tons of other goods and commodities.

He pointed out that according to these figures, the total that entered through the UN mechanism exceeded 72 million tons of essential goods and materials, which confirms that Hodeidah port remained open to imports and was not subject to a blockade as the Houthi militias claim.

Sharif said that the continuation of the Houthi discourse about the "blockade" is part of political disinformation campaigns aimed at blaming others for the economic and humanitarian conditions, at a time when UN reports reveal the volume of commercial movement that continued through the port over the past years.

He added that the issue was never related to preventing the entry of basic necessities into Yemen, but rather to how to manage the resources and revenues generated from ports and crossings, and ensuring they are directed to serve citizens and improve their living conditions.

Sharif asked: Where does all this money from port revenues and other fees go? Confirming that the volume of these revenues requires huge financial administrations and specialized companies to manage them, but they have not reflected on the lives of citizens, nor have they been used to pay salaries or provide basic services, but rather remained outside the framework of development and improving the living situation of the population.

He stressed that the Yemeni government is committed to the laws and international conventions regulating maritime navigation, and is keen to ensure the smooth entry of basic goods and fuel to all Yemeni people, away from any political exploitation of citizens' suffering.

The Deputy Minister of Transport, in conclusion of his statement, affirmed that the facts documented with figures remain stronger than disinformation campaigns, and that international records provide clear evidence of the level of facilities that ensured the continuity of navigation and supplies through Yemeni ports.