Over 100 Houthis Killed in Hajjah, Marib Battles
Over 100 Houthi militants were killed on Friday and Saturday as fierce battles continued to rage between the Iran-backed militia and pro-government forces in the Yemeni governorates of Marib and Hajjah.
Clashes
between Yemeni army forces, which are backed by Saudi-led Arab Coalition, and
the Houthis have intensified in Marib since early March. Marib is the last
major northern stronghold for pro-government forces and is home to one of
Yemen’s largest oil infrastructures.
The
Arab Coalition’s air forces have successfully targeted Houthi tanks and
anti-aircraft weapons in Marib’s Sirwah district. Several Houthi fighters were
killed in the offensive.
Despite
incurring significant losses in Marib and Hajjah, Houthis continue to rally
more reinforcements to battlefronts in the two governorates. The Iran-aligned
group has also maintained its attempts to launch cross-border attacks against
neighboring Saudi Arabia.
On
Saturday, the Arab Coalition destroyed a Houthi explosive-laden drone launched
towards Saudi Arabia in Yemeni airspace.
The
foiled attack comes a day after the Iran-backed militia launched an
explosive-laden Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait and a ballistic missile
fired toward Jazan.
Friday’s
attacks were condemned by the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation and the Arab Parliament.
The
Arab Parliament, for its part, affirmed that the security and stability of
Saudi Arabia is a fundamental pillar of the Arab national security and
represents a constant strategic depth in the national security system as a
whole.
In
an official statement, the Arab Parliament warned against the ongoing
violations staged by Houthi militias, saying they reflect Iran’s broader scheme
for destabilizing the region.
The
Cairo-based legislative body called on the international community to take
urgent and decisive action to deter Houthi violence and protect civilians.
More so, the Arab Parliament reaffirmed its full stand and solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all the measures the Kingdom takes to protect and preserve its national security and the safety of its citizens and residents.
