The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said on Tuesday that a Houthi attack on the commercial vessel Tahama while transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait represents a new escalation in what it described as a systematic campaign targeting Yemen’s interests, ports, infrastructure and vital supply routes.

President of the Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi said Tuesday that national media has a central role in Yemen’s battle for public awareness and in countering misinformation spread by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.

His Excellency Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, met Tuesday with Chief Justice Mohsen Yahya Talib, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council; heads of the judicial bodies; Dr. Ali al-Awash, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; Judge Badr al-Arida, Minister of Justice; and Prosecutor General Qaher Mustafa.

Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ahed Jaassous discussed Monday with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Yemen Neil Hopp ways to strengthen joint cooperation in empowering Yemeni women and supporting their participation in various fields and sectors within state institutions.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad a-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) confirmed that the recent escalation by the Houthi terrorist militias represents a new test of the international community's seriousness in protecting the peace opportunities that the Yemeni government and friendly countries have invested in over the years.

Yemeni Ambassador to Indonesia Salem Balfqaih met Monday with West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan to explore ways to deepen ties between Yemen and the Indonesian province.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Sultan Al-Arada called Monday for tighter security measures and greater coordination among military and security forces in Al-Mahrah to counter smuggling networks operated by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.

Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qasim Buhaib met Monday with Doctors of the World France Yemen Director Dr. Kanja to discuss expanding the organization’s health programs and directing them toward areas with the greatest needs.

Yemeni Ambassador to Turkey Mohammed Tareeq met Monday with Turkish Migration Authority President Mohammed Yazıcı to discuss residency and immigration issues facing Yemenis in Turkey.

Yemen’s Minister of Water and Environment Tawfiq al-Sharjabi discussed on Monday with Rayhana Zawar, the Country Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) projects implemented in several Yemeni governorates.

Minister of Public Works and Roads Eng. Hussein al-Aqrabi underlined the significant contribution of the People's Republic of China to the development of the roads network in the Republic of Yemen.

Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Health and Population Dr. Abdulraqeeb al-Haidari discussed strengthening cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and improving health interventions during separate meetings in Aden on Sunday.

Minister of Transport Mohsen al-Amri said "The terrorist bombing by the Iranian regime-allied Houthi militias on al-Mokha Port in Taiz governorate resulted in three deaths and several injuries among the workers".

The British Minister for the Middle East Stephen Doughty condemned the attacks by the Houthi militias, which targeted the Yemeni people and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received today, Sunday, the Chargé d' Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Yemen Neil Hob.

Kuwait has reaffirmed its continued support for Yemen’s legitimate government and for efforts aimed at achieving peace, security and stability in the Republic of Yemen.

The government of Yemen has strongly condemned the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militia against Makha Port in Taiz Governorate, using drones and missiles, in a blatant assault on a vital civilian and economic facility.

The Ministry of Transport strongly condemned the attempt by Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militias to target an oil tanker that was anchored at al-Mokha Port on the Red Sea on Friday evening, 7/8/2026/, using a booby-trapped boat.

The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation on Saturday targeting positions and military capabilities of the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia along several front lines.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, chaired an emergency meeting of the National Defense Council.