Statement by President of Presidential Leadership Council, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces

  Aden

The following is the statement issued by His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces:

My fellow Yemeni people,

Members of our armed forces and security services,

Further to the statement issued by the Presidential Leadership Council on July 10, 2026, which contained clear warnings regarding the repeated violations of Yemen’s sovereignty and presented responsible initiatives aimed at sparing the country and its people further escalation, developments today have confirmed those concerns. The Houthi terrorist militias remain determined to undermine every opportunity for de-escalation and continue to reject all initiatives aimed at protecting the interests of citizens and preserving Yemen’s security and stability.

Despite the intensive efforts made by our brothers and friends, and despite mediation initiatives and good offices aimed at containing the situation, the Houthi militias insisted on receiving another Iranian flight outside the legal and sovereign frameworks governing civil aviation. This step reflects a deliberate disregard for state institutions and an explicit rejection of all efforts to prevent Yemen from sliding into further escalation.

What makes this conduct even more serious is that the Yemeni government has consistently and responsibly affirmed its readiness to resume civilian flights through Yemenia Airways, the national carrier legally authorized to operate flights to and from Sana’a International Airport. It also expressed its willingness to facilitate the transportation of Houthi militia personnel from Tehran to Sana’a aboard an aircraft chartered by Yemenia Airways. In a manner that safeguards the interests of citizens, ensures the continued operation of the airport, and, at the same time, respects the sovereignty of the Yemeni state and its obligations under international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions.

The Houthi militias, however, rejected all these initiatives and insisted on imposing a fait accompli outside the institutions of the state. This once again demonstrates that their objective has never been to serve citizens or alleviate their suffering, but rather to entrench division, undermine state institutions, drag Yemen into a broader conflict, and exploit civilians and national resources in pursuit of projects that bear no relation to the interests of the Yemeni people.

The support provided for these practices by the Iranian regime, and the continued use of means and companies subject to international sanctions to carry out these violations, do not alter the fact that direct responsibility for this escalation rests with the Houthi militias. They have deliberately chosen to reject peace, renounce initiatives, and continue violating Yemen’s sovereignty and the resolutions of international legitimacy.

In line with our constitutional responsibilities, the Yemeni state reaffirms that protecting its sovereignty, airspace, and its land, maritime, and air ports constitutes a national and constitutional duty that admits no compromise under any circumstances.

Accordingly, we direct the government, the armed forces, and the security services to maintain the highest levels of readiness and vigilance, and to take all necessary political, diplomatic, and legal measures. As well as, we admit them to take every legitimate action guaranteed under the Constitution and international law, to safeguard national sovereignty, prevent the recurrence of such violations, and protect the security and safety of our citizens.

We also hold the Houthi terrorist militias fully responsible for this escalation and for all consequences that may affect Yemen’s security and stability. We further affirm that those supporting and enabling this conduct likewise bear their legal and political responsibilities for the continuation of these violations and the undermining of prospects for peace.

As we renew our call to the international community, we urge it to move beyond condemnation to deterrence by enforcing Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolutions 2140 and 2216, and by rigorously implementing the sanctions regime. Such action would ensure respect for the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen and prevent these repeated violations from becoming a fait accompli that threatens regional and international peace and security.

My fellow Yemeni people,

Throughout every stage of this crisis, the Yemeni state has proven to be the party most committed to international law, most dedicated to peace, and most concerned with protecting civilians and alleviating their suffering. It will remain steadfast in this approach. At the same time, however, it will not allow its commitment to peace to become a pretext for violating its sovereignty or a means of imposing faits accomplis by force outside its legitimate institutions.

We have full confidence in the awareness of our great people, the courage of our armed forces and security services, and the support of our brothers and friends. We are equally confident in the ability of our national institutions to overcome these challenges, strengthen national unity, and restore state institutions. Together, these efforts will pave the way for security and stability and ultimately for the just and lasting peace that our people deserve.

Long live Yemen, free and dignified.

May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.

Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi

President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces