Yemeni Ambassador Proposes Three Strategic Measures to Counter Houthi Threats Backed by Iran
he Yemeni ambassador to the United States, Mohammed Al-Hadhrami, proposed three measures for the U.S. administration to address the threats posed by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. This came during his intervention at a U.S. Senate session titled "Confronting Tehran's War and Terrorism."
Al-Hadhrami emphasized that Yemen’s suffering is not merely a tragedy but a direct result of Iran’s decade-long support for regional chaos. Tehran has financed and armed the Houthis with lethal weapons, destabilizing Yemen and threatening international shipping routes in the Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade.
He pointed out that Iran’s backing has transformed the Houthis into a significant threat, not only to Yemen but to the region and the world. While the U.S. spends billions to counter such threats, Iran’s cost in supporting the Houthis remains relatively low, highlighting the need for effective measures to curb these dangers.
The ambassador called for a new U.S. strategy to support the Yemeni government. He stressed that while Yemenis possess the determination and strength, they require external backing to confront the Houthis. He also noted that the Houthis benefit from free oil and gas supplies from Iran, undermining the Yemeni government’s ability to pay salaries and deliver essential services.
Al-Hadhrami proposed three strategic measures:
Designate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO): Sending a clear and strong message against their actions.
Support the Yemeni government to liberate Hodeidah port: Enhancing Red Sea security and compelling the Houthis to engage in the peace process.
Target Houthi leadership: Disrupting their command structure to weaken their operational capabilities.
He concluded by asserting that diplomacy alone will not succeed with the Iranian regime and that strength is the only path to achieving peace.
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