The Minister of Information stated that the alliance between the Houthi militia and terrorist organizations, supported by Iran, aims to achieve common goals.

The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Muammar Al-Eryani, has emphasized the significant findings of a recent United Nations report. This report, presented to the Security Council on October 11, 2024, outlines the connections between the Iran-backed Houthi militia and terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Al-Eryani stated that these revelations confirm the validity of previous warnings regarding the coordination and collaboration between these groups, which poses serious threats to regional and international security.

Houthi and Terrorist Goals

In a press statement, Al-Eryani explained that the alliance between the Houthi militia and terrorist organizations, supported by Tehran, aims to achieve mutual objectives. These goals include undermining the Yemeni state, destabilizing liberated areas, and expanding chaos, which endangers neighboring countries and threatens international trade and maritime routes. This alliance ultimately jeopardizes both regional and global security.

Evidence of Coordination

Al-Eryani pointed out that the UN report confirms the opportunistic collaboration between the Houthis and terrorist groups. This partnership includes security and intelligence cooperation, providing safe havens for each other’s members, fortifying their positions, and coordinating efforts to target government forces. He warned of a potential resurgence of Al-Qaeda, particularly following the appointment of a new leader, Saad bin Atif Al-Awlaki, with Houthi support.

Direct Operations Since 2024

The report indicates that the two parties have coordinated their operations directly since the beginning of 2024. The Houthis have transferred drones, thermal missiles, and explosives to Al-Qaeda fighters, who have utilized these resources to conduct 49 attacks against government forces in Abyan and Shabwa from 2023 to July 2024.

Agreements on Hostilities and Exchanges

Additionally, Al-Eryani noted that the report reveals an agreement between the two groups to cease hostilities and exchange prisoners. They resolved the conflict in Al-Bayda province, leading to the release of Al-Qaeda leader Sami Dayan, who had been serving a 15-year prison sentence since 2014. The parties also discussed the possibility of Al-Qaeda providing support for attacks on international maritime routes.

Past Releases of Al-Qaeda Members

Al-Eryani mentioned previous government reports that revealed the release of 252 Al-Qaeda members by the Houthi militia from the Security Political and National Security apparatuses. This included the release of 20 terrorists in November 2018—16 from Al-Qaeda and four from ISIS—as well as three individuals involved in the assassination of Saudi diplomat Khalid Sabitan Al-Anzi in 2020. The Houthis have also established field agreements with the terrorist organization in multiple areas.

Call for International Action

Al-Eryani urged the international community and the United Nations to take a firm and immediate stance against these developments. He called for effective collaboration to ensure peace and security for the Yemeni people and the wider region. He advocated for the immediate classification of the Houthi militia as a “global terrorist organization,” aimed at cutting off their financial, political, and media resources, while supporting the Yemeni government in regaining control over its territory and combating terrorism.

In conclusion, the ongoing alliance between the Houthi militia and terrorist organizations poses a significant threat to regional stability and international security. Immediate action from the global community is essential to address this escalating situation.

Alliance between Houthi militia and terrorist organizations supported by Iran poses threats to regional and international security.

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