Houthi rebels Following the group’s recent attacks on ships in the area in response to Israel’s military offensive against Gaza, we applauded the decision of the Spanish Government not to join the US-led multinational coalition to guarantee security in the Red Sea. Undress after the attacks carried out by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on October 7.
“We place great value on Spain’s refusal to fall prey to American and British lies about maritime navigation,” he said. Hussein al-EziDeputy foreign minister of the authorities, which the Houthis established after they took control of the capital YemenSana’a.
“Sana’a respects all those who respect the facts and hopes that these rational positions will continue and expand.” he said in a message on his account on the social network:
In this regard, the head of the rebels’ Revolutionary Committee, the interim government established by the Houthis, Muhammad Ali al-Houti He argued that “the departure of some countries that the United States had previously included in the international coalition confirms the failure of the alliance” and added that “countries that refuse to join put their national interests ahead of the coalition.”
Referring to Israel, Al Huti stated that “this is a message to those who want to maintain their position of protecting their own interests rather than sacrificing their interests for the sake of the interests of the occupying structure” and argued that the coalition was announced by Israel. Washington does not address the issue of “protecting Israeli ships” “safety of navigation is threatened only by militarizing the Red Sea.”
“Any danger that threatens the Suez Canal arises from this step of the USA.” He drew attention to the high-level position of the Houthis with his account about X. “He underlined that the United States and the countries participating (in the coalition) are responsible for the consequences.”
Thus, he reiterated that “any stupid operation against the Yemeni people” would harm the “ships, vessels and interests” of the coalition member countries. “It will be targeted by Yemeni missiles, aircraft and operations.” “The best way to prevent escalation and protect navigation is to stop Israeli aggression against Gaza and lift the blockade by distributing food, medicine and other goods,” he added.
The messages from senior Houthi officials came after the Spanish Ministry of Defense emphasized on Saturday that it would not participate in the “Guardian of Prosperity” operation and proposed the creation of a new military operation. A “new and specific” European mission to achieve “maximum effectiveness” for this purpose.
The portfolio, chaired by Margarita Robles, also noted that Spain does not have any veto power. EU mission in the Red Sea All this happened after Spain blocked the EU’s decision to change the authorization of the ‘Atalanta’ naval operation to contribute to the mission launched by the USA.
Attacks in the Red Sea
Iran-backed Houthis have been under control of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and other regions in the north and west of the country since 2014. Despite the creation of this new multinational mission, they assured that they would continue their attacks against ships flying the Israeli flag, belonging to Israeli companies, or heading to Israeli ports.
However, the Houthi spokesman said Muhammad Abdusalam, He reiterated on Tuesday that the group would protect “the security of sea lanes in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf” and guaranteed that “there will be no threat to ships of any country other than those associated with the hostile side” — a reference to Israel — or moving towards its ports.
‘Guardian of Welfare’ will be at your disposal United Navy, A multinational alliance founded in April 2022 and dedicated to protecting international maritime routes, and specifically Task Force 153, operating in the Red Sea, Strait. Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.
Following the attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7 and Israel’s military attack on the Gaza Strip, the Houthis launched many attacks against Israel. They hijacked a ship as part of their actions in the Red Sea.Galaxy Leader‘– and launched drone and missile attacks on others, damaging at least two of them.
This has led several companies, including four of the world’s five largest shipping companies, to suspend operations on this sea route that is key to international trade or divert their ships to much more complex routes. via African continent Cape of Good Hope.