Saudi King urges American understanding on Yemen challenges
His Royal Highness Ambassador Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to
the United States of America, on Twitter concerning Hodeidah Port:
“The Kingdom has been and will continue to be at the forefront of humanitarian efforts to support the brotherly people of Yemen.”
“These efforts included the recent contribution of $1.5 billion to UN relief efforts in Yemen, the largest in UN history, as well as initiatives to enhance the capacity of ports throughout Yemen, including facilitating the entry of cranes into Hodaidah.”
“The most effective solution to the situation in Hodaidah, and in Yemen, is for the Houthi militias to adhere to UNSC resolution 2216 which calls for the unconditional Houthi withdrawal from all occupied cities.”
“Due to the continued obstruction by the Iranian-backed Houthis of mediation efforts, the former UN envoy to Yemen proposed a plan to hand over control of Hodaidah to the UN.”
“The Yemeni government and the coalition have accepted the proposal. Unfortunately, the Houthis, spurred by Iran, rejected this initiative as it did to all other initiatives. The Coalition remains supportive of UN efforts to implement its plan.”
“The Houthi’s continued obstruction with regards to Hodaidah is due to their use of the port to raise revenues through looting, extortion, and illegal taxation imposed on commercial ships to finance and sustain their military aggression against Yemen and neighboring countries.”
“The Houthi militia have also used the port of Hodaidah as a key entry point of smuggled weapons including Iranian provided ballistic missiles.”
“The Houthis have so far launched 150 ballistic missiles against civilian areas in KSA, latest of which was was intercepted today.This reckless aggression,supported by Iran is proof of the Houthis intentions. No nation can accept such a threat to its land and people on its borders.”
“The Coalition’s operations to liberate Hodiedah is part of the Coalition’s unwavering commitment to support the people of Yemen against the tyranny imposed by Iranian-backed militias that are spreading chaos and destruction in Yemen.”
“The liberation of Hodaidah is critical in light of the growing threat that the Iranian backed Houthi militia poses to the maritime security of the red sea, a vital waterway through which about 15% of international commerce passes.”
“The Houthi militia have attacked commercial and military ships, including ships belonging to the Kingdom, the UAE, the US, using advanced anti-shipping systems smuggled into Yemen, such as unmanned vessels.”
“Liberating Hodaidah will enhance the maritime security in the region which is crucial for the global economy.”
“Addressing the humanitarian situation in a sustainable and effective manner requires liberating Yemen from the control of Houthi militias, which intentionally disrupt the flow and distribution of humanitarian supplies.”
“As we have seen in post-ISIS Mosul, improving the humanitarian situation significantly, requires reinstating legitimate government institutions and providing continued robust international support.”
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