Yemen's Houthi deputy foreign minister, Abdul Wajih Abu Ras, said Sunday that Saudi Arabia is the aggressor and blockading Yemen, and that anyone who defends the kingdom is complicit in its crimes. He claimed Saudi Arabia controls Yemen's ports and resources and dictates political decisions.
The statement by Houthi deputy foreign minister Abdul Wajih Abu Ras sharpens the movement's rhetorical campaign against Saudi Arabia, which the Houthis have long accused of waging a blockade and war on Yemen. The official accused Saudi Arabia of controlling the country's ports, resources, and political decisions, and warned that anyone defending the kingdom is complicit in its actions. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, with the Houthis repeatedly threatening to strike Saudi targets if the blockade continues. The deputy foreign minister's language aligns with previous Houthi statements framing the conflict as one of Saudi aggression against Yemeni sovereignty.
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