(WNAM Monitoring): Yemen has warned the United States against military activities in the Red Sea, pledging a severe blow in case that crimes against Palestinians continue or Yemen’s security is harmed.
Commanders of Yemeni armed and security forces convened a meeting on Wednesday as the US has formed an international coalition to counter Yemeni military operations in the Red Sea, which Sana’a says are aimed at building up pressure on the Israeli regime to stop its genocide in Gaza and lift its blockade of the territory.
The commanders issued a statement, warning the US and its allies against repercussions of the “militarization” of the Red Sea and serving the interests of the Israeli regime, Yemen’s Al-Masirah news network reported.
The military officials announced their readiness to “counter anyone who intends to dissuade Yemen from its firm stance on cruelty towards the Palestinian nation.”
“If enemies continue their crimes against Palestinians and the blockade [of Gaza] or they plan to harm Yemen’s security and sovereignty, we are ready to deal the severest blows to them”, said Defense Minister Mohamed al-Atifi as he addressed the meeting.
He stressed that Yemen has numerous strategic options and will not hesitate to use them if necessary.
Yemen’s stance towards the genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza is a religious and moral stance which is in accordance with all international and humanitarian laws, the minister noted.
The Yemeni armed forces have in the past several weeks carried out missile and drone attacks on Israeli positions and stepped up attacks against Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea. They say the attacks will continue until the war stops and Gazans receive the food and medicine they need.
