SANAA, September 10, 2026: The United States has accused Yemen’s Houthi group and its Iranian facilitators of turning Yemen into a base for Iran to undermine Arab unity and regional security, while reaffirming its support for Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the US Embassy in Yemen said the Houthis and their Iranian backers had miscalculated by underestimating the determination of the Yemeni government, armed forces and people to end what it described as Houthi aggression and brutality.
“The Houthis have brought nothing but suffering to Yemen,” the embassy said, adding that the group had transformed the country into a platform that Iran uses to threaten Arab unity and security.
The embassy also referred to the United Nations Security Council’s August 7 statement, saying Houthi actions, alongside confirmed Iranian support, had contributed to escalating tensions in the region.
The US Embassy had reiterated a day earlier that the Houthis were responsible for initiating the current conflict and should be held accountable for the consequences of their actions.
Washington also stressed that the Yemeni government is the country’s sole legitimate and constitutional authority, and said it has the right to defend its population and dismantle the Houthis’ capacity to carry out what the United States described as terrorist activities.
The United States further affirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to defend its territory and citizens, while supporting the Yemeni government’s efforts to confront Houthi attacks and terrorism.
The latest US statements come amid renewed clashes and heightened tensions in Yemen. Washington has sought to reinforce its backing for the Yemeni government while also supporting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect its territory and population from attacks linked to the Houthi movement.
The remarks reflect the broader US position that Iranian support for the Houthis has contributed to regional instability and has enabled the group to use Yemen as a platform for attacks and pressure against neighbouring Arab states.
The conflict in Yemen has continued for more than a decade, with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement controlling large parts of the country, including the capital Sanaa, while the internationally recognised government and allied forces retain control of other areas. The conflict has also developed into a wider regional confrontation involving Saudi Arabia, Iran and other international actors.
