The United States of America and the United Kingdom condemned the recent escalation of the Houthi militia in the Yemeni governorates of Taiz, Ma'rib and Shabwa, which led to deaths and injuries.
The Yemeni News Agency (Saba) quoted the US embassy in Yemen as saying in a statement: "We condemn the recent Houthi escalation in Taiz and Ma'rib, which led to deaths," stressing the need for the Houthis to stop exacerbating the suffering of Yemenis and support a peaceful solution to the conflict.
In a statement, the British Embassy in Yemen stressed the need for the Houthis to stop their provocative actions and show a real commitment to peace in Yemen.
Okaz (Jeddah)