major General Yahya Mohammed Al-Mahdi, head of the Defense and Security Commission in Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, spoke with Warda Saad from Mehr News Agency to detail recent developments regarding Yemen’s support for Gaza and its attacks on the Israeli regime over recent weeks. The full interview follows.
The Yemeni front has intensified naval operations against the Israeli regime in recent weeks, marking a new phase in hostilities. What is your assessment?
The significant escalation on the Yemeni front was expected; though, our enemy did not anticipate that Yemen would display such strength and boldness in its decisions.
Decisions are made under the leadership of sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, leader of Ansar Allah, alongside political and revolutionary leaders representing General Mahdi Mohammed Al-Mashat, President of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council.Military command involves both the Ministry of Defense leadership and Army General Staff.
All actions are based on a clear principle: any ship entering occupied territories or Eilat port-whether Israeli or connected to Israel-will be targeted.What surprised our adversaries was Yemen’s high operational maneuverability. The military capabilities our armed forces can deploy when needed have long been at their disposal; we use them only when deemed necessary.
Israeli vessels attempting to challenge us will face decisive responses designed as a warning to other ships and maritime companies. We consider ourselves at war with this Zionist regime, which for over 21 months has perpetrated bloodshed, killing innocent civilians through crimes including genocide while starving men, women, and children in Gaza-not only via missile attacks but also through siege tactics causing death by hunger. Consequently, Yemenis remain resolute and utilize all available power tools to defend oppressed Palestinians against this usurping criminal Zionist regime.
recently there has been an increase in provocative rhetoric from Western countries-especially the US and europe-regarding international shipping security threats. What objectives do you believe underlie this discourse?
They have threatened us repeatedly before but we remain certain they will fail again. Their words contain nothing new; they lack any tangible achievements.
Firstly, Yemen’s positions stem from religious values and also humanitarian ethics. Secondly, these stances align with UN Security Council resolutions and General Assembly mandates emphasizing aid for nations facing genocide threats.
Furthermore, Yemenis have unwavering faith in Almighty God; they believe He will not allow their enemies dominance over them. we witness firsthand how America failed during two presidencies-Joe Biden’s current term and also Donald Trump’s previous one. Trump vowed to eliminate Ansar Allah but admitted defeat within two months stating it was too strong to overcome. Even America’s Vice President called for reassessment of U.S military operations in the Red Sea region.
This revival of provocative Western rhetoric clearly aims at coercing influence through threat mechanisms previously applied successfully against several Arab and Islamic nations-they submit under pressure-but again attempt intimidation toward Yemen hoping it might affect its principled stance based on religious foundations which remain unshaken.
The purpose behind these positions is unmistakable: Yemen does not act out of desire for international status or material gain but stands firmly with oppressed Palestinians because it witnesses daily suffering alongside global observers worldwide who see atrocities unfold relentlessly.
European countries voice condemnations loudly while millions protest Israel across their capitals but paradoxically take no effective measures stopping those massacres.
If America or Europe attempt renewed military confrontations hereafter they will face unexpected strategies that we have prepared well beforehand.Today, Yemen emerges as a powerful force equipped with advanced deterrents capable against American latest weaponry. We already surprised global watchers when two enemy ships sunk within 24 hours amid Red Sea confrontations despite rescue teams deployed by major powers including aircraft carriers unable to salvage them.
Therefore future American attacks will encounter further unforeseen challenges from Yemeni forces strongly prepared accordingly.
What is behind Yemeni ability consistently creating operational surprises particularly regarding weaponry deployment or targeting?
The secret enabling Sana’a’s consistent miracles lies primarily in its devotion towards obeying Almighty God according to Quranic instructions such as “Prepare against them whatever you are able…to terrify thereby [your] enemy” (Quran 8:60). This preparation continues comprehensively-in drone capabilities, missile power, naval vessels, maritime mines-and keeps Yemeni forces ready for major future confrontations.
Any nation safeguarding its dignity sovereignty must maintain robust defense industries so likewise Yemen persistently strives delivering surprises toward adversaries. This Quranic ethos brings honor dignity greatness plus independence overriding external international directives global threats allied coalitions affecting national decisions.
Sana’a fought continuously more than ten years against an alliance exceeding twenty nations yielding extraordinary victories forcing withdrawals defeating large-scale aggressors commandered potentially biggest militaries worldwide.
Moreover,Yemen confronted history’s first major naval battle versus great powers achieving success without initiating any invasion abroad-including vis-à-vis Israel which remains always aggressor undermining peace/security since inception entirely uncontrolled conflict source perpetually violating territory/rights involving brutal crimes continuously committed.
We rely deeply upon Almighty God alongside Holy Quran serving unanimously constitutionally foundational national culture advocating adherence obedience divine orders bolstering remarkable resilience generating unforeseen impacts triggering outrage opponents hypocrites alike.This dynamic characterizes true believers exhibiting humility among faithful steadfast opposition infidels.
By god’s grace today an obscure geographical region globally transformed into widely recognized centre defending humanity downtrodden establishing justice earthwide ongoing mission grounded profound sacred tradition inspiring perseverant resistance sustained struggles enduring aspirations achieving meaningful liberation ultimate justice around Palestinian cause especially crucial reality unfolding contemporarily among world community attention-prayers solidarity underpinning enduring hope sufferings alleviation soonest possible era arrival assuredly near。
