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Houthis Threaten Direct Military Intervention Against US-Israel "Aggression"

Yemen's Houthi rebels have issued a stark warning of potential direct military intervention against the United States and Israel if what they term "American-Israeli aggression" against Iran and allied groups continues to escalate. Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree framed the stance as a religious and moral duty to defend the "Axis of Resistance" and the wider Muslim world. The statement linked the aggression to Israeli territorial ambitions and demanded a response to diplomatic efforts and implementation of the Gaza ceasefire. The warning coincides with reports of renewed strikes on an Iranian nuclear facility and high alert status among Houthi forces.

Key Points: Yemen's Houthis Warn US, Israel of Direct Military Intervention

  • Houthis threaten direct war
  • Warning tied to US-Israel actions on Iran
  • Demands ceasefire in Gaza
  • Cites "religious and moral responsibility"
  • Warns against tightening Yemen blockade
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"Our hands are on trigger for direct military intervention": Yemen's Houthi rebels warns US, Israel

Houthi spokesman warns of direct military action if US-Israeli aggression escalates, citing religious duty and regional defense of Iran and Muslim nations.

"We confirm that our hands are on the trigger for direct military intervention - Brigadier General Yahya Saree"

Sanaa, March 28

The Yemeni Armed Forces have declared readiness for direct military intervention if "American-Israeli aggression" against Iran and the "Axis of Resistance" groups continues to escalate, according to Iranian State Media Press TV.

"We confirm that our hands are on the trigger for direct military intervention," spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said as quoted by Press TV in a statement on Friday.

The warning comes nearly a month after the United States and Israel launched what Press TV described as "the latest bout of unprovoked aggression targeting the Islamic Republic", alongside intensified operations against groups aligned with the "Axis of Resistance".

Saree said intervention could also be triggered by the involvement of additional parties in the conflict or the use of the Red Sea to carry out hostile operations against Iran or other "Muslim" countries. "We will not allow that," he asserted as per Press TV.

As per Press TV, he stated that Yemen's stance is rooted in a "religious and moral responsibility" amid a broader campaign targeting not only the "Islamic Republic", but also the "Resistance Axis and the wider Muslim world".

The statement, as per Press TV, further alleged that the "aggression" is linked to Israel's so-called "Greater Israel" ambitions, accusing Tel Aviv of seeking territorial expansion across West Asia. It described Yemen's position as part of the "legitimate right" of regional populations to confront such plans and those backing them.

Saree added that Yemeni forces are motivated by regional cooperation and the aim of inflicting a "major defeat" on "aggressors", while aligning with broader support for Muslim nations facing conflict.

The spokesperson also issued demands, urging the United States and Israel to respond to diplomatic efforts to end hostilities. He described the attacks as "unjust, oppressive, and unjustified" actions "that harms global and regional stability and security and harms the global economy."

The statement, according to Press TV, called for implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which was signed last October under a US-backed plan aimed at ending the conflict.

It also warned against increasing pressure on Yemen, cautioning against any tightening of the blockade on the country, the Press TV reported.

Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran was struck for the third time in 10 days.

The IAEA stated that neither was there any damage to the operating reactor nor was any radiation release reported.

Earlier, on March 26, Yemen's Ansarullah "popular resistance movement", Houthi movement, was reported to be ready to enter the battlefield in support of Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict against the ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to the news report of Tasnim News agency.

Citing an informed source, the agency reported that the movement has been on high alert since the start of the conflict.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the suffering in Gaza is heartbreaking, more military intervention is not the answer. It will only lead to more innocent lives lost. The focus should be on the ceasefire and humanitarian aid. The world needs peace, not another front in this conflict. 🙏
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Arjun K
The report is from Iranian state media, so we must consider the source. There's a lot of propaganda on all sides. However, the threat to the Red Sea is very real for India. Nearly 80% of our oil imports and a huge volume of trade passes through there. National interest must come first.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Mumbai, the regional instability is worrying. Strikes on nuclear facilities, even if reported as no damage, set a terrifying precedent. The international community, including India, has to push harder for de-escalation. This is a tinderbox.
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Vikram M
The statement talks about "religious and moral responsibility". But where is the responsibility towards the Yemeni people? They have suffered enough from war and blockade. Their leaders should focus on rebuilding their nation, not jumping into another conflict. This feels like a proxy war where ordinary people pay the price.
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Karthik V
India's stance has been balanced so far, and it must continue. We have good relations with the Gulf nations, Israel, and Iran. Our diplomacy should be used to cool temperatures. A full-scale regional war would be a disaster for energy security and for the large Indian diaspora working in the Middle East.

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