ADEN, Jun 25 (NNN-SABA) – Yemeni government forces, yesterday, raised their combat readiness, in response to a large military parade held by the Houthi rebels, state media reported.
The country’s Defence Minister, Mohsen al-Daari, visited government forces in the south-western province of Taiz, where he met with commanders, to assess the preparedness for potential Houthi attacks.
Following the visit, al-Daari emphasised the importance of boosting cohesion and morale among the forces, and urged them to be on high alert for confronting any Houthi actions.
The decision to raise combat readiness comes, two days after a large military parade organised by thousands of Houthi fighters, in the country’s central province of Ibb, which is adjacent to Taiz.
During the parade Mahdi Al-Mashat head of the Houthis’ Supreme Political Council delivered a speech, where he vowed to continue fighting for “freedom, independence and sovereignty” for Yemen. He also promised to introduce advanced weapons in the “next battle.”
The Yemeni government’s decision to raise combat readiness, reflects growing concern over the possibility of renewed conflict with the Houthis.
