Mahdi al-Mashat: Yemen's armed forces are acting legitimately, lawfully
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Mahdi al-Mashat, President of Yemen's Supreme Political Council
Pars Today – The President of Yemen's Supreme Political Council defended the operations of the country's armed forces, stressing that their objective is to end Saudi Arabia's years-long blockade and military campaign against Yemen, and that Sana'a's position is based on religious, humanitarian, and legal principles.
According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, Mahdi al-Mashat, President of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, reiterated that the actions of the Yemeni Armed Forces are legitimate and justified under religious, humanitarian, ethical, and international legal principles.
Al-Mashat stated that the objective of the military operations is to bring an end to Saudi Arabia's blockade and military intervention in Yemen, which he said has continued for nearly 12 years.
Praising the capability, effectiveness, and discipline of the Yemeni Armed Forces, he added:
"The Yemeni people have endured Saudi Arabia's unjust blockade for nearly 12 years, even though our armed forces possess capabilities that the Saudi side cannot withstand. By doing so, the Yemeni people have exhausted every justification, and, God willing, victory is near."
The President of Yemen's Supreme Political Council also said that international condemnations and pre-purchased media noise carry no weight, arguing that Yemen's position is just, its demands are legitimate, and its sole objective is to end the Saudi-led blockade and military campaign.
Al-Mashat concluded by warning the opposing side:
"False promises and empty hopes will be of no benefit to you. As long as the aggression continues and the blockade on Yemen is not lifted, you will achieve nothing but illusion and a mirage."
These remarks came after the Yemeni Armed Forces said they had targeted sensitive sites inside Saudi Arabia in response to what they described as Saudi attacks on various parts of Yemen.
The Yemeni Armed Forces have stated that they will continue their military operations until the 12-year blockade of their country is lifted.
