A prominent figure within Yemen’s Ansarallah resistance movement has publicly affirmed the group’s close coordination with Iran and its allied forces in response to the escalating hostilities initiated by Israel and the United States against the Islamic Republic. This development underscores a growing regional alignment among resistance factions as tensions intensify in the Middle East.
Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior member of Ansarallah’s political bureau, elaborated on this stance during a detailed interview broadcast on Iran’s Press TV on Saturday. He revealed that a definitive decision has already been reached within the movement to actively support Iran in its ongoing confrontation with American and Israeli military actions. Al-Bukhaiti stressed that Yemen’s direct involvement in the conflict is not a question of if, but when, highlighting the seamless coordination among all nations forming the so-called resistance axis.
“Our hands are firmly on the trigger,” al-Bukhaiti declared, echoing the resolute words of Ansarallah’s leader, Sayyed Abdulmalik al-Houthi, who had previously conveyed a readiness to intervene at any moment deemed necessary. This statement reflects a unified front and a heightened state of alertness among resistance groups, signaling that Yemen is prepared to escalate its role in the regional conflict if circumstances demand.
In his remarks, al-Bukhaiti also staunchly defended Iran’s recent retaliatory strikes targeting American military installations across the region. He argued that Tehran possesses an unequivocal right to respond to attacks launched from these occupation bases, which have been used as platforms for aggression against Iran. He further asserted that previous accusations against Iran have now been discredited, as the nation’s commitment to defending broader regional causes has become unmistakably clear to observers worldwide.
Moreover, al-Bukhaiti issued a fervent call for solidarity among all countries in the Middle East, urging them to condemn the ongoing American military aggression and to stand firmly alongside Iran during this critical confrontation. He warned that the conflict’s ramifications extend far beyond Iran’s borders, impacting the entire Arab and Islamic world. Addressing regional governments directly, he emphasized that this war has been thrust upon them and that they must persist in the struggle until they can dictate the terms of peace.
The senior Ansarallah official also directed a stern caution to the nations of the Persian Gulf, highlighting Washington’s true intentions in the region. He accused the United States of disregarding genuine regional security concerns and instead seeking to embroil Gulf states in prolonged conflicts against Iran. Describing the current hostilities as a “decisive battle,” al-Bukhaiti expressed confidence that ultimate victory would represent “the triumph of truth,” framing the conflict in moral and ideological terms.
This intensifying war against Iran erupted on February 28, coinciding with indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington, and as of Saturday, it has entered its fifteenth day without any sign of de-escalation. The initial phase of the aggression targeted key Iranian figures, including the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and several senior military commanders who were assassinated on the first day of hostilities. These attacks provoked a swift and forceful response from Iran.
In retaliation, Iranian armed forces have launched over 45 waves of “Operation True Promise 4,” striking Israeli military positions within the occupied territories as well as U.S. military bases scattered throughout the region. These operations underscore Iran’s determination to defend its sovereignty and retaliate decisively against its adversaries. The situation remains highly volatile, with the potential for further escalation as regional actors weigh their next moves.
