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Yemeni FM urges Arab states to coordinate deterrence against Houthi attacks

Nov 06, 2026 03:53 AM CT Berlin, Germany yemen, houthis, arab-league, diplomacy, deterrence, berlin

Summary

Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba met with Arab ambassadors in Berlin to advocate for collective measures to deter Houthi attacks. The statement highlights the Yemeni government's diplomatic effort to isolate the Houthis and secure regional support for civilian protection, signaling a push for unified Arab policy against the Iran-aligned proxy.

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Yemen urges Arab states to deter Houthi attacks, foreign minister says Yemen’s foreign minister Afrah al-Zouba has urged Arab states to push for measures to deter Houthi attacks during a meeting with Arab ambassadors in Berlin. Zouba told the envoys about the impact of the attacks on civilians, p...

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Houthis NEUTRAL

Subject of the diplomatic pressure; accused of conducting attacks impacting civilians.

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