Military operations in Saada, Taiz and al-Bayda governorates have accelerated in favor of the legitimacy, Yemeni army spokesman Lieutenant Abdo Majali said.
Speaking to Asharq al-Awsat, Majali stressed that the military option was the most appropriate solution in face of the Houthis' rejection of peace and refusal to implement the three references.
Majali indicated that the military is closing in on Iranian-backed Houthi militias, especially after the liberation of al-Qaniya area in al-Bayda province, and the major progress in Saada, Houthis stronghold, along with Taiz, Hays and al-Jarahi districts on the west coast.
The spokesman recounted the advancements saying there was significant progress in the front of al-Bayda. The army was able to take full control of al-Masudah and al-Arr mountains and progressed towards al-Wahhabiah areas.
He indicated that the national army was progressively advancing at Karsh front towards al-Rahida city.
"Houthi militias are retreating in light of the concentrated strikes of the coalition aircraft," he said, explaining the great coordination between the national army and the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia since the beginning of operations until now.
Majali believes the military solution is the safest way to confront these Iranian militias, which reject peace.
"The military option is the safest as long as Houthi militias reject peace and the implementation of the three references: Gulf initiative, outcomes of national dialogue, and UN Resolution 2216," indicated the spokesman.
In response to a question about the time expected to liberate Taiz and operations progress, the spokesman said the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and Chief Staff prepared a strategic plan to achieve victory in coordination and cooperation with the Arab coalition countries, led by Saudi Arabia. He explained this plan complies with the nature and terrains of Yemeni territories under militia control, especially Taiz and Hodeidah and its strategic port used by the militias in smuggling.
Majali also warned that the Houthi militias were preventing humanitarian aid and fuel shipments from reaching citizens, calling on the international and international organizations to condemn these actions.
