The National Coalition: Houthi militia serves as Iran’s military tool, threatening regional security and international navigation.
National Coalition Condemns Houthi Threats to Maritime Security
The National Coalition of Political Parties has strongly condemned the ongoing actions of the Houthi militia, labeling it as a military tool employed by the Iranian regime in Yemen to further its regional agenda. These actions pose a significant threat to international maritime security and reflect Iran’s broader strategy to destabilize the region and undermine both regional and global stability.
Yemenis Bear the Brunt of Houthi Aggression
In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the coalition emphasized that these practices aim to escalate tensions in the region. Yemenis alone bear the consequences of these reckless actions, impacting their security, economy, and future. Meanwhile, Houthi leaders remain sheltered in mountain caves, evading accountability for their actions.
A Call for Accountability
The coalition reiterated its complete rejection and condemnation of this aggression, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security. The ongoing escalation reveals that the Houthi militia does not believe in peace or coexistence. Instead, they pursue a purely Iranian agenda, disconnected from the interests of Yemen and its people.
Threats to International Shipping
The coalition denounced repeated Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, including an Indian ship that sank off the coast of Al Hudaydah. Such actions pose a serious threat to international navigation and the safety of global trade routes, endangering the lives of sailors and maritime workers. In this context, the coalition expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Yemeni Coast Guard and Navy in conducting rescue operations and providing humanitarian assistance to affected crews.
Houthi Decisions Serve Iranian Interests
The coalition stated, “This recurring behavior confirms that the Houthi militia’s decisions are no longer independent. They have become part of a regional system managed by Iran, which uses Yemeni territory and Red Sea security as leverage to serve its strategic interests.” Consequently, the Yemeni people continue to pay the highest price for this subjugation, facing ongoing war, deepening economic and humanitarian crises, and attacks on vessels carrying essential goods, exacerbating the suffering of millions and undermining recovery efforts.
International Community Urged to Act
The National Coalition called on the international community to recognize these attacks as organized maritime terrorism and to take decisive action against Houthi leaders and their Iranian backers. The coalition criticized the ineffective containment policies that have failed to deter this hostile behavior.
Restoring Yemen’s Sovereignty
In conclusion, the National Coalition emphasized that restoring the Yemeni state and its legitimate institutions’ control over all territories is the true pathway to ending the coup and liberating Yemen from Iranian influence. This restoration is crucial for safeguarding international maritime security and enhancing regional and global stability. The coalition urged the international community to provide necessary political, economic, and military support to the legitimate authorities, as they are the only guarantors of restoring the state and achieving lasting peace in Yemen and the region.
Issued by the National Coalition of Political Parties
Date: August 5, 2026
Participating Parties:
- General People’s Congress
- Yemeni Islah Party
- Yemeni Socialist Party
- Popular Unity Nasserite Organization
- Political Bureau of the National Resistance
- Peaceful Southern Movement
- Al-Rashad Party
- Justice and Building Party
- Southern National Coalition
- Al-Nahda Movement for Peaceful Change
- National Solidarity Party
- Southern Revolutionary Movement
- Yemeni Unified Gathering Party
- Popular Forces Union
- Peace and Development Party
- Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party
- Hadhramaut National Council
- Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party (National)
- Democratic People’s Party / Hashd
- Shabwa National Council
- Republican Party
- Liberation Front Party
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