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'Do Not Trust Houthis', Yemen VP Warns Global Leaders at UN
Published : Friday, 25 September, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Observer Online Report
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Yemen's Vice President Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazeer urged global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) not to trust the "false promises" of Iran-backed Houthi rebels, vowing to reclaim the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait from rebel control.
Addressing the assembly on Thursday, Vice President Bawazeer warned international delegates against accepting assurances from the militant group.
"Do not make the mistake of trusting the false promises of the terrorist group. They frequently make numerous promises, only to fail to keep them," he stated. "Although these terrorists have currently halted attacks on commercial vessels, there is no guarantee they will not resume tomorrow."
Underscoring that securing the Bab al-Mandeb Strait—which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden—is intrinsically tied to national sovereignty, Bawazeer emphasized that liberating Yemen from rebel control and securing the vital trade route are inseparable goals.
The 50-kilometer Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a critical artery for international energy trade, facilitating approximately 12 per cent of global oil shipments. Houthis assumed control over the strait on September 11 following the capture of the strategically located Mayun (Perim) Island in the Red Sea.
Yemen has been embroiled in conflict since 2014, leading to the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, in 2015. The country remains divided, with the northern region controlled by Houthis and the southern region governed by the internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council, supported by a Saudi-led coalition.
Highlighting the government's broader vision, Vice President Bawazeer reaffirmed a commitment to restoring stability, rebuilding the economy, and securing equal rights for all Yemeni citizens.
-SA
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