Houthis: 'Axis of Resistance' must confront Israel

Houthi politburo member Mohammed al-Bukhaiti announced successes in the naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, claiming the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is completely closed to Saudi shipping. He also warned the US against participating in aggression against Yemen and called on states of the 'axis of resistance' to confront Israel.

Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi politburo, made several statements regarding the regional situation. He announced successes in the naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, asserting that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is completely closed to Saudi maritime traffic. Al-Bukhaiti also warned the US that its involvement in aggression against Yemen would give the Houthis the opportunity to strike American forces. He emphasized that states of the 'axis of resistance' must confront Israel. The statements came amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen and regional tensions.