SANAA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said on Thursday that military operations would escalate in the coming period, warning of potential "surprise actions" in line with developments on the ground.
In a televised speech broadcast by the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV, al-Houthi indicated that the group's campaign would enter a new phase marked by intensified activity and evolving tactics.
"Yemen operations are on a promising upward trajectory," he said, adding that future steps would include "surprise attacks and impactful options within the framework of escalation phases."
The Houthi leader highlighted his group's military role within what he described as coordinated regional efforts, stating that the Yemeni front had contributed to "joint operations with the Resistance Axis," including missile and drone strikes targeting Israel.
He added that one of the key outcomes of Yemen's involvement was "preventing the Israeli and American enemy from using the Red Sea militarily in hostile acts against Iran and other countries."
A two-week ceasefire was announced early Wednesday by the United States and Iran. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would comply with the truce but would continue military operations in Lebanon.
Prior to the ceasefire, the Houthis had launched missile and drone attacks against Israel starting on March 28 in what they described as support for allied forces in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine.
The group, which has controlled Sanaa and much of northern Yemen since late 2014, previously supported Iran during last year's 12-day conflict with the United States and Israel. ■
