Yemen Vows to Strike U.S. Ships If It Backs Israel’s War on Iran
If the United States becomes involved in supporting Israeli aggression against Iran, our forces will strike American ships and war vessels in the Red Sea,” the military warned.
Yemen, PUREWILAYAH.COM - In a bold and unequivocal statement issued on Saturday, the Yemeni Armed Forces warned that they will directly target U.S. warships and naval vessels in the Red Sea if the United States militarily supports Israel in its ongoing aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The declaration reaffirms Yemen’s long-standing position in rejecting Zionist aggression across the region, including in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and beyond. The statement accuses Israel of pursuing a regional domination project with unlimited backing from the United States, now escalating into a full-scale offensive against Iran under the pretext of "reshaping the Middle East."
“The Zionist enemy, with American partnership and full support, seeks to eliminate the Islamic Republic of Iran, which it sees as the greatest obstacle to its colonial ambitions,” the statement said.
U.S. Involvement Would Trigger Direct Yemeni Response
The Yemeni Armed Forces emphasized that any American involvement in the war against Iran would be considered a red line, promising an immediate response targeting U.S. naval assets.
“If the United States becomes involved in supporting Israeli aggression against Iran, our forces will strike American ships and war vessels in the Red Sea,” the military warned.
Framing the confrontation as a wider conflict, the statement declared that the battle is not just Yemen’s, but the battle of the entire Ummah (Islamic nation). It described the conflict as a struggle for freedom, sovereignty, and dignity against a project that aims to enslave the region and erase its identity.
Quoting verses from the Qur'an, the statement called for jihad and collective action, asserting that true honor and victory lie in resistance.
Unwavering Support for Gaza and the Palestinian Cause
Yemen also reaffirmed its unconditional support for the people of Gaza, and for all nations and resistance movements targeted by Israeli aggression.
“We will never abandon our brothers in Gaza, and we will not allow this U.S.-backed criminal entity to impose its plans on the region,” the statement declared.
The Yemeni Armed Forces stated that they are actively monitoring all movements and threats in the region, particularly those directed at Yemen, and will take all necessary and legitimate steps to defend the nation and its people.
“Yemen—with its great people, faithful leadership, and mujahid army—will stand with any Arab or Islamic country that chooses to resist this aggression,” it said. (PW)