15.03.2026 00:53
Increasing tensions between Iran and the US and its allies in the Middle East are also mobilizing other actors in the region. The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have declared that they could join the war if necessary, sending a clear message of support to Iran. A statement from the political wing of the Houthis indicated that Yemen has decided to stand by Iran, and participation in the war is "just a matter of time."
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen announced that they would support Iran. In a statement from the political wing of the Houthis, it was noted that Yemen has decided to stand by Iran, while a possible military intervention was expressed to be "just a matter of time."
"A DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO STAND BY IRAN"
Mohammed al-Buhayti, a member of the Political Bureau of the Ansarullah Movement operating in Yemen, gave a message of support to Iran in a statement to the Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen channel.
Buhayti stated, "A decision has been made to stand by Iran in Yemen," saying that the Houthis would support Tehran.
"JOINING THE WAR IS A MATTER OF TIME"
Avoiding details, Buhayti indicated that they are closely monitoring developments in the region, but said, "We are watching the situation, our fingers are on the trigger. Yemen's participation in the war is just a matter of time."
CALL TO REGIONAL COUNTRIES
The Houthi official also called on the countries in the region, stating that they should condemn the attacks by the U.S., saying, "Everyone in the region should condemn the U.S. attacks and stand by Iran in this conflict."
"THE TARGET IS NOT ONLY IRAN"
In his statement, Buhayti noted that the ongoing tension does not only target Iran and conveyed the message, "Today's target is not only Iran, but all Arab and Islamic countries. We must continue this war imposed on us to dictate our own terms."