Houthi leader says operations escalating with “surprises” ahead

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, head of the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement in Yemen, stated that their military operations are escalating, warning that further steps will include “surprises and effective options” in line with evolving phases of confrontation.

In remarks on Thursday, al-Houthi said that the Yemeni front has participated in joint operations, including missile and drone strikes against Israeli-controlled areas, describing these actions as part of a coordinated and long-term strategy.

He pointed to the role of Hezbollah in Lebanon in shaping a “unified fronts” equation, highlighting the intensity of operations and resilience demonstrated during the current conflict.

Al-Houthi also referred to the involvement of allied groups in Iraq, stating that they had joined coordinated efforts from the early stages of the escalation.

He described the announcement of a ceasefire as a “major victory” for Iran and what he termed the “resistance axis,” as well as for broader regional actors.

The Houthi leader asserted that recent developments have restored deterrence and challenged what he described as a previous state of impunity, claiming that the United States and Israel had failed to achieve their objectives despite deploying significant military and political resources.

The remarks come amid ongoing regional tensions and continued escalation involving multiple actors across the Middle East.

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