Exclusive: Washington, UK preparing for round of escalation in Yemen
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Member of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement's Political Bureau, Ali al-Qahoum, states that there is a direct US military presence in Yemen, specifically in Hadhramaut.
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Member of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement's Political Bureau, Ali al-Qahoum
Member of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement's Political Bureau, Ali al-Qahoum, confirmed to Al Mayadeen on Sunday, that there are American, British and French movements in the Yemeni islands, that aim to tighten control over the Bab al-Mandab strait.
#الإمارات تسعى لإحداث تغيير ديمغرافي في جزيرة #ميون ونحن نراقب هذا السلوك العدواني عن كثب ولن نقبل بتمريره، ونمتلك قدرات عسكرية تحفظ لـ #اليمن قدراته وسيادته واستقلاله.
— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) November 6, 2022
عضو المكتب السياسي في حركة أنصار الله علي القحوم في #المشهدية. @AbedRahmanEzdn @alialqhoom pic.twitter.com/sc1d7Bsblk
"The UAE is seeking to bring about demographic change on the island of Mayyun [Perim], and we are closely monitoring this aggressive behavior and will not accept that it happens," Al-Qahoum stated to Al Mayadeen, stressing that "Ansar Allah has military capabilities that preserve Yemen's sovereignty and independence."
#الإمارات تسعى لإحداث تغيير ديمغرافي في جزيرة #ميون ونحن نراقب هذا السلوك العدواني عن كثب ولن نقبل بتمريره، ونمتلك قدرات عسكرية تحفظ لـ #اليمن قدراته وسيادته واستقلاله.
— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) November 6, 2022
عضو المكتب السياسي في حركة أنصار الله علي القحوم في #المشهدية. @AbedRahmanEzdn @alialqhoom pic.twitter.com/sc1d7Bsblk
"The upcoming conference on water security would present a clear picture of our country's possession of the elements of power," he said, stressing that "the Sanaa government is committed to protecting international navigation in accordance with international law."
"The enemy must understand that Yemen has growing military capabilities that make it capable of protecting its waters and national identity," Al-Qahoum stressed.
He then pointed out that there is "a direct US military presence in Yemen, and an influx of US forces, specifically in Hadhramaut," adding, "there is also an influx of British forces into Al-Mahrah Governorate."
Al-Qahoum pointed to the arrival of US and British military delegations to Yemen this week, saying they are preparing for a round of escalation, stressing that "the Yemenis are ready to defend their dignity and every inch of their country."
Last Thursday, the Sanaa government accused the US of obstructing peace in Yemen and held it responsible for the war and the siege against it for more than 7 years.
![In a 2021 interview with Frontline by former US special representative James Jeffrey, he says he had "engaged with [HTS] via backchannels while serving in President Trump’s State Department. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)](https://alpha-en-media.almayadeen.net/media/image/2024/12/21/b4a69f2e-8682-43e4-9d37-49482b304ab3/3.png?v=2&format=webp "In a 2021 interview with Frontline by former US special representative James Jeffrey, he says he had \"engaged with [HTS] via backchannels while serving in President Trump’s State Department. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)")
