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. […]