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Brig. Gen. Majli to Asharq Al-Awsat: Red Sea Attacks Intensify Suffering of Yemenis

Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Abdu Majli
Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Abdu Majli
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Brig. Gen. Majli to Asharq Al-Awsat: Red Sea Attacks Intensify Suffering of Yemenis

Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Abdu Majli
Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Abdu Majli

Brig. Gen. Abdu Majli, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said that Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea not only threaten regional and international security but also worsen the suffering of Yemenis and hinder efforts to end the war started by the militia.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Majli said Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are driving up the cost of food and essentials, worsening conditions for Yemenis.

Majli criticized the Houthis for threatening international shipping and pushing Iran’s agenda in the region, which disrupts Saudi and Omani peace efforts.

He also expressed frustration with US strikes against Houthi targets, noting they haven’t been effective in destroying missile and drone capabilities.

Majli urged the international community to support Yemen’s government in combating the militias and ending the conflict.

According to Majli, the Houthis are sabotaging peace efforts and continue to attack Yemeni cities and military sites with artillery and drones.

Majli said the Houthis are persistently inciting sectarianism in their controlled areas, trying to force the population into their agenda.

He also noted that the presence of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard leader in Sanaa, under Houthi control, shows the Houthis are receiving direct support and guidance from Iran.

Majli called this a violation of Yemeni sovereignty and international law, pointing out that a previous Iranian envoy managed Houthi operations against Yemen and neighboring countries.

He added that the Houthis are increasingly rejected by Yemenis due to their crimes, including threats to Red Sea shipping and attacks on commercial ships.

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Baghdad Urges Washington to Prevent ‘Imminent’ Israeli Strikes

Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
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Baghdad Urges Washington to Prevent ‘Imminent’ Israeli Strikes

Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Thursday called on major powers to “exert greater efforts to end the war in Palestine and Lebanon.” Meanwhile, an Iraqi government official urged the United States to “prevent any attacks on the country,” referring to potential Israeli strikes.
During a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Al-Sudani stressed the importance of ensuring the conflict does not escalate “to a level that threatens regional and global stability.”
The Iraqi prime minister’s appeal comes amid reports suggesting that Israel may launch strikes on Iraq in retaliation for attacks by Iraqi armed factions targeting Israeli positions.
The Iraqi government is striving to assert its exclusive authority over weapons and war-related decisions. However, armed factions affiliated with the Axis of Resistance openly claim responsibility for near-daily rocket attacks on Israel. This has provided Israel with a justification for potentially targeting Iraqi territory, especially after it filed a complaint with the UN Security Council against six Iraqi factions and held Baghdad responsible for the attacks.
These factions have also openly declared their involvement in the ongoing conflict with Israel in Lebanon and Gaza. The Iraqi government has been unable to take decisive action to halt the activities of these factions, which many believe could soon expose Iraq to an Israeli strike.
According to media reports, Washington has warned Baghdad that Israeli airstrikes on Iraq are “imminent” unless the Iraqi government curtails attacks by Iranian-backed factions on Israel. The Times of Israel cited sources indicating that the United States has “exhausted all means of pressure on Israel” and urged Iraq to act swiftly to prevent such attacks.
Despite repeated assurances from the Iraqi government—including its recent adoption of 12 measures by the National Security Council to counter Israeli threats and complaints—the situation remains tense. These measures include monitoring Iraq’s western borders, preventing factions from launching attacks, and maintaining Iraq’s neutrality in the ongoing conflict.
On Wednesday, Abu Hussein Al-Hamidawi, Secretary-General of Kata’ib Hezbollah, made a striking statement on the role of resistance factions in the war and their commitment to the Unity of Fronts doctrine frequently mentioned by Axis of Resistance groups.
In an interview published by the faction’s media arm, Al-Hamidawi said: “The continuity of the Unity of Fronts concept depends on what the Lebanese Hezbollah decides.”
Al-Hamidawi also emphasized that resistance factions are constantly coordinating internally and with external partners such as Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Palestinian resistance leaders.
“We aim to ensure that the Palestinian people are not left alone and that the Unity of Fronts remains intact,” he stated.
Fadi Al-Shammari, a political advisor to Sudani, reiterated that Israel’s threats “are not new,” citing the recent complaint filed by Israel with the UN Security Council as part of its pattern of issuing threats.
In media statements, Al-Shammari reaffirmed the Iraqi government’s long-standing position: “The decision of war and peace lies solely with the Iraqi government.”
He noted that the factions’ attacks are being launched from areas outside Iraq’s borders, specifically from Syria. However, he stressed that the Iraqi government is working through its security and military agencies to prevent Iraq from becoming a battlefield for external or internal parties.
Al-Shammari also called on the United States to fulfill its responsibilities under the Strategic Framework Agreement and security pact with Iraq, emphasizing the need to deter and respond to any external attacks that threaten Iraq’s internal security.