Yemen's internationally recognised government said on Saturday it would not allow the territory to be used as a platform to threaten neighbouring countries or international maritime security, condemning the latest Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea. The government described the attack as "a new act of terrorism that demonstrated the Houthis' determination to undermine regional and international efforts to reduce tensions and drag Yemen into conflicts." It said the Saudi-led coalition's military response "was carried out within the framework of joint efforts to combat terrorism, protect international shipping and secure maritime routes, in line with international law and the principles of necessity and proportionality." The government accused the Houthis of using the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait “to serve Iran's regional agenda and strengthen Tehran's negotiating position,” warning that the group's actions are jeopardising Yemen's national interests. It said it would continue coordinating with the Saudi-led coalition and regional and international partners to protect civilians, preserve Yemen's sovereignty, secure international navigation and ensure the continued operation of Yemeni ports.
Read: Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war "The Yemeni state will not allow its territory to continue being turned into a platform to threaten its neighbours and international maritime security," it said, holding the Houthis responsible for the humanitarian, economic and security consequences of their actions. The government also urged the international community to adopt a firmer stance against the group by cutting its sources of funding and weapons and holding its supporters accountable. Saudi Arabia issues fresh warnings in western regions of Yanbu, Jazan about 'potential danger' Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued fresh warnings early on Saturday for residents of the western Yanbu Governorate and southwestern Jazan Province about “a potential danger” before later announcing that the threats had passed.
The Civil Defence said the National Early Warning Platform issued three alerts on Saturday for the Red Sea Yanbu Governorate, warning residents about a potential danger. It did not specify the nature of the threats. In subsequent updates, the Civil Defence said the dangers had passed in Yanbu Governorate.
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