[11/11/2026 05:43]

MARIB-SABA

Presidential Leadership Council Member and Marib Governor Lt. Gen. Sultan al-Arada discussed with British Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif the latest military, political, security and economic developments in Yemen, amid continued Houthi escalation and its implications for international shipping and regional and international security and stability.

During a virtual meeting, al-Arada said the Iran-backed Houthi militias continued to escalate through persistent threats, military movements undermining prospects for stability, and repressive practices against civilians in areas under their control. He noted that the militias continued to exploit humanitarian and economic conditions to advance their military, security and political agenda.

Al-Arada highlighted the continued Houthi siege of Taiz, home to millions of people, and attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure using ballistic missiles and drones, describing their humanitarian consequences as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

He called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities toward Taiz, urgently lift the Houthi-imposed siege and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of residents.

Al-Arada praised the United Kingdom's role as a permanent member of the UN Security Council in supporting Yemen and backing UN-led efforts. He stressed the importance of continued British efforts to mobilize a unified international position rejecting Houthi violations and confronting the militias' policy of blackmail.

For her part, Ambassador Sharif commended the field efforts of Presidential Leadership Council Member Lt. Gen. Sultan al-Arada in Marib, affirming the UK's interest in developments in Yemen and its commitment to supporting efforts to achieve stability and international initiatives to alleviate the suffering of Yemenis.

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