Yemen: Amidst the increasing threat of Houthi rebels, the Defense Minister ordered the army to be on high alert.

Yemen’s Defense Minister Lieutenant General Dr. Taher Al-Aqili Wednesday, 22 July 2026 Chaired an urgent military meeting in Marib. In this meeting, he instructed the top military officers to be fully prepared for the security and defense of the country. Its main objective is to review the ongoing military operations and keep an eye on the movements of the Houthi rebels.

📰: Houthi attack on Saudi tankers in Red Sea, ENCELIA targeted with missiles and drones.

Army preparations speed up

The Minister stressed on better coordination between various military units so that any situation can be faced strongly. in this meeting Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Sagheer bin Aziz As well as key commanders of intelligence, logistics and military sectors were present. before this 20 July 2026 The National Defense Council had decided to take additional security and administrative measures in view of the Houthi tension.

Government’s efforts to restore peace

21 July 2026 The Defense Minister made it clear that Yemen’s national army is ready for a decisive battle against the Houthi rebels. This incident happened at a time when 14 July 2026 The United Nations Security Council banned reporting of attacks in the Red Sea. 15 January 2027 A proposal to increase it has been passed. The government’s entire focus is now on liberating the remaining areas and controlling the situation.