Yemeni Coalition: West Coast Setbacks Against Houthis Are Not the End of the Battle

In the statement, the coalition demanded that the Yemeni political leadership form a fact-finding committee regarding recent field developments on the West Coast front, and take necessary measures to prevent their recurrence.

The coalition said that the field setbacks "temporary in the face of the advance" of the Iran-backed Houthis "do not represent the end of the battle," affirming the continuation of fighting "until state institutions are restored and the entirety of Yemeni territory is liberated."

The statement stressed the necessity of "addressing shortcomings with transparency and responsibility, and holding accountable anyone whose negligence led to enabling the militia to make this advance," considering accountability "a guarantee against repeating mistakes and achieving future victories."

The coalition called for re-prioritizing, supporting the remaining fronts, and raising the level of readiness to maintain the momentum of military operations, leading to the restoration of the capital, Sana'a, and ending what it described as "Iranian subservience."

The coalition also demanded that the Yemeni government expedite the establishment of a telecommunications network independent of Sana'a, aimed at enhancing information security and protecting armed forces personnel and citizens from Houthi extortion, according to the statement.

It affirmed that the Yemeni armed forces are now, in terms of armament, organization, and combat experience, in a better position than they were in past years, expressing confidence in their ability to continue fighting and restore state institutions.

The coalition renewed its supportive stance toward Saudi security, condemning the attack that targeted oil pipelines in the Kingdom, and considering it part of an "expansionist Iranian project" targeting regional security.

The National Coalition of Political Parties and Components includes a number of Yemeni parties, forces, and components. It aims to unify political positions supporting the internationally recognized government, restore state institutions, confront the Houthi group, and preserve Yemen's unity, security, and stability.

On Friday, Saudi Arabia announced casualties and the precautionary shutdown of the "East-West" pipeline after it was subjected to multiple attacks on Thursday in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, launched from Iraq.

This comes as the map of control in Yemen has witnessed significant changes in recent days, with the Houthis announcing control over several districts in the West Coast region, in addition to islands in the Red Sea, including Mayyun Island located in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

In contrast, Yemeni government forces announced making advances in Al-Jawf governorate, bordering Saudi Arabia, and approaching the city of Al-Hazm, the governorate's capital.

They also reported launching airstrikes on Houthi targets in Mokha and its surroundings, as well as areas in Taiz, Lahij, and Al-Dhale'e governorates, stating that they destroyed military vehicles and weapons, in addition to repelling a major attack on Marib.

Clashes between government forces and the Houthis have escalated since early July 2026, following years of relative calm.

Yemen has been witnessing a war since the Houthis took control of the capital, Sana'a, and several governorates in September 2014, before a Saudi-led Arab coalition intervened in March 2015 to support the internationally recognized Yemeni government.