Houthi leader accuses Saudi Arabia of war crimes in Yemen

In a televised speech on Monday marking the anniversary of the 2014 revolution, Houthi leader al-Houthi said that actions taken by the Saudi regime against Yemen amount to war crimes. He stated that conditions before the revolution had demonstrated the need for such a movement, stressing that Yemen had been deprived of its independence and placed under foreign tutelage.

The Yemeni leader said the US ambassador had held significant influence over decision-making in Yemen before the revolution and that US forces had established bases even in the capital, Sanaa. He added that confrontation with the United States and forces aligned with it would continue as long as Washington sought to dominate Yemen and turn the country into a network of military bases.

Al-Houthi's remarks came during a speech commemorating the 2014 revolution, which he described as a response to foreign interference and a lack of Yemeni sovereignty. He did not provide specific details or evidence for the war crimes allegation, but reiterated his movement's opposition to US influence in the country.

According to Mehr News, the speech was aired on Monday and covered by the outlet. The report did not include any response from Saudi or US officials.