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The Foreign Minister of the Sana’a government, Jamal Amer, stated that the aggressors against Yemen had bet that the initial military strikes would lead to the country’s collapse, expecting fear to spread among Yemenis and resistance to end quickly. However, the Yemeni people proved the opposite, demonstrating legendary resilience in the face of aggression.
In a special interview with Al-Masirah TV on the occasion of National Resilience Day, Amer explained that Yemenis have always been aware of the historical hostility of the Saudi regime toward them, emphasizing that the people’s steadfastness has been the foundation of the Yemeni state’s resilience.
He added that the Al Saud dynasty has always viewed Yemen as the “greatest threat” and that its interference in Yemen’s internal affairs stemmed from this perspective, as the Saudi regime sought to keep Yemen weak, unable to defend itself, and under its influence.
Speaking about foreign ambitions, Amer noted that Saudi Arabia’s past attempts to impose its guardianship over Yemen allowed it to expand its influence, treating Yemen as its backyard.
He pointed out that the UAE’s ambitions in Yemen are far more insidious than Saudi Arabia’s, emphasizing that the UAE poses a greater threat to Yemen’s independence and unity.
The foreign minister highlighted an ongoing struggle between the UAE and Saudi Arabia over the division of control in the southern provinces, which remain under Saudi-Emirati occupation. He explained that the UAE initially aimed to dominate the Red Sea and Hudaydah and is still considering expanding into central Yemen.
Amer confirmed that the UAE has successfully taken control of Socotra Island and is now seeking to dominate Al-Mahra, engaging in a continuous dispute with Saudi Arabia over the region.
In conclusion, Amer stated: “After confronting local proxies in the past, Yemen is now facing the United States directly—something no one had anticipated.”
