IRGC Commander Hossein Salami proclaimed that the Houthis make independent strategic decisions, in response to President Trump’s demands for Iran to stop support. Following recent airstrikes by the U.S.-U.K., at least 31 people were reported dead, as the Houthis continue to attack Israeli-related vessels in the Red Sea.
On a recent occasion, Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), asserted that the Houthi faction in Yemen operates with autonomy in making their strategic decisions. His statement emerged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for Iran to cease its support for the Houthis. Salami emphasized Yemen’s status as an independent nation, capable of forming its own policies, and reiterated that the Houthis, as representatives of the Yemeni populace, independently determine their military strategies and operations.
In a tragic development, the Houthi-run Health Ministry reported that a U.S.-U.K. airstrike on Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday resulted in at least 31 fatalities and over 100 injuries. This military action was prompted by President Trump’s orders for a decisive and powerful strike against Houthi forces, in reaction to their recent attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
These strikes represent a significant escalation, being the first U.S. military action in Yemen since a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was established in January. Since late 2023, the Houthis have engaged in missile and drone strikes against ships linked to Israel, disrupting global trade and asserting their solidarity with the Gaza Strip.
The situation regarding the Houthi group in Yemen highlights their claimed autonomy in strategic decision-making, as articulated by IRGC Commander Hossein Salami. Recent military actions have resulted in significant casualties and underscore escalating tensions in the region, further complicated by the Houthis’ attacks on shipping channels and President Trump’s military orders.
Original Source: www.yenisafak.com
