Al-Mashat: Yemen is ready to confront any American or “Israeli” escalation, and unity is a red line

The head of the “Supreme Political Council” in Sana’a, Mahdi Al-Mashat, affirmed that Yemen is in a state of full readiness to confront any American or Israeli escalation in the coming period, stressing the continuation of the “option of jihad” until the full restoration of Yemeni territory and warning the coalition countries and their affiliated entities against any moves targeting Yemeni unity, which he described as a “unifying national interest for all Yemenis.”

Sana’a – Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni:

Al-Mashat said, in a speech on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of Yemeni unity, that “attempts to divide the country and incite internal conflicts are part of schemes linked to the aggression and blockade imposed on Yemen,” affirming that Yemenis “will not accept any division projects or imposition of a new reality” that contradicts the unifying national identity and indicating that what Yemen is exposed to external interventions and the occupation of parts of its territory aimed at “tearing the country apart and plundering its wealth.”

On the regional file, Al-Mashat renewed Sana’a’s solidarity with Iran, affirming its “right to defend itself, manage the Strait of Hormuz, and prevent its use by its adversaries.” He also stressed the need to “unify Arab and Islamic positions to confront the Zionist-American project in the region.”

Al-Mashat touched on developments in Palestine and Lebanon, renewing Sana’a’s support for the Palestinians and Lebanese and demanding that Arab and Islamic governments “take practical stances to stop Israeli violations and not be satisfied with statements of condemnation.”

He also condemned the “Somaliland” region’s trend towards normalization with “Israel,” warning of its repercussions on Yemen and the region, along with his condemnation of the incident of burning a copy of the Holy Quran in the US and his call to boycott countries that allow such acts.

On the prisoners’ file, Al-Mashat announced progress in negotiations, affirming the provision of all facilities to complete a comprehensive exchange deal based on the principle of “all for all,” considering that “the resolution of this file is now near.”

The “head of the Supreme Political Council” indicated that Yemeni unity “isn’t a transient political event, but rather an embodiment of the unity of the Yemeni people and their shared history,” calling for transcending political differences and maintaining internal cohesion.