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US 'Outraged' by Baghdad Rocket Attack: Iran-Backed Militias Biggest Deterrent to Peace

The US expressed its outrage at Monday’s rocket attack in Baghdad that killed civilians. (AFP)
The US expressed its outrage at Monday’s rocket attack in Baghdad that killed civilians. (AFP)
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US 'Outraged' by Baghdad Rocket Attack: Iran-Backed Militias Biggest Deterrent to Peace

The US expressed its outrage at Monday’s rocket attack in Baghdad that killed civilians. (AFP)
The US expressed its outrage at Monday’s rocket attack in Baghdad that killed civilians. (AFP)

The United States Department of State expressed on Tuesday its “outrage” at Monday’s rocket attack in Baghdad that killed civilians, including a mother and her children.

“We express our condolences to the innocent Iraqi people and their families who were victims, once again, of these ruthless acts of violence,” it said in a statement.

“The Iraqi people deserve to live in safety and security, so we call on Iraqi officials to take immediate action to hold the perpetrators accountable,” it demanded.

“We have made the point before that the actions of lawless Iran-backed militias remain the single biggest deterrent to stability in Iraq,” it stressed.

“These militias pose an unacceptable danger to everyone in Iraq, from diplomatic officials and facilities to Iraqi activists and families,” it added.

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Yemeni Armed Forces Ready to Secure Bab al-Mandab, Strategic Waterways

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Governor of Marib and Chief of Staff during a previous visit to the fronts in Marib (Saba)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Governor of Marib and Chief of Staff during a previous visit to the fronts in Marib (Saba)
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Yemeni Armed Forces Ready to Secure Bab al-Mandab, Strategic Waterways

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Governor of Marib and Chief of Staff during a previous visit to the fronts in Marib (Saba)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Governor of Marib and Chief of Staff during a previous visit to the fronts in Marib (Saba)

Brigadier General Abdo Magli, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, confirmed their capability to counter Houthi threats and secure vital waterways, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key global trade route.
He highlighted the urgency of regional and international efforts to address ongoing Houthi attacks on commercial and oil vessels in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, which threaten international trade stability.
Magli noted that Houthi assaults on maritime navigation align with Iran’s regional ambitions and exacerbate Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, undermining peace efforts. He called for decisive global action to curb the militia’s threats and maintain the safety of strategic trade routes.
On the ground, the Yemeni Armed Forces recently repelled Houthi infiltration attempts in several fronts in Marib and Taiz. Magli reported that the army neutralized Houthi artillery attacks and monitored militia movements, maintaining strong defensive positions. He also highlighted ongoing Houthi attacks on civilian areas in Taiz, describing the militia’s use of artillery and drones as part of their broader aggression.
The spokesperson underscored the growing strength and professionalism of the Yemeni Armed Forces, emphasizing their readiness to confront Houthi militias and their Iranian-backed agenda. He also warned of the Houthis’ continued mobilization in areas under their control, aimed at subjugating the Yemeni population.
Magli called for international cooperation to end the Houthi militia’s aggression, which threatens regional stability and global trade. He reaffirmed the Yemeni military’s commitment to securing the country’s waterways and protecting its people from ongoing threats.