Yemen calls on citizens to fight Iran-backed Houthis

Key Points:

• Yemen’s Presidential Council chairman, Rashad al-Alimi, urged the Yemeni people to mobilize and join the armed forces to combat the Iran-backed Houthi militia, condemning their recent attacks as a dangerous escalation.
• Alimi criticized concessions to the Houthis, stating they only enable the group to regroup and escalate violence, and blamed them for perpetuating conflict and marginalizing Yemeni tribes.
• He emphasized the goal of Yemen’s armed forces to reclaim territory controlled by the Houthis and restore national security, highlighting the regional importance of this fight.
• Alimi expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its support in the coalition against the Houthis and reaffirmed Yemen’s commitment to continued cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
• Starting September 26, Alimi announced a full amnesty for any Houthi fighters who defect and cease hostilities, aiming to encourage defections and end the war.