West Coast Religious Leaders Unite to Counter Houthi Influence and Support National Stability

Religious scholars, preachers, and clerics from the West Coast districts of Taiz and Hodeidah convened in Mocha on Sunday to establish a unified religious discourse aimed at bolstering government forces and addressing the ongoing threats posed by the Houthi militia.

The assembly focused on strategies to mobilize societal support for front-line military operations and to counter Houthi attacks targeting civilian infrastructure across Taiz, Marib, Al-Dhale, and the Red Sea coastline. Participants emphasized the urgent need to address the broader regional implications of these hostilities, particularly the Houthi-led threats to international navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Attendees highlighted the critical role of the religious establishment in dismantling Houthi propaganda and clarifying the legal and religious stance against the targeting of the commercial port of Mocha and other civilian assets. The speakers underscored the necessity of exposing the militia’s efforts to align Yemen with the strategic objectives of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, urging the public to remain vigilant against such external agendas.

The meeting further stressed the importance of promoting moderate Islamic values to safeguard Yemen’s cultural and religious identity. By fostering national unity and social cohesion, the religious leaders aim to mitigate the impact of disinformation campaigns and rally the public toward the restoration of state institutions and the eventual liberation of the capital, Sanaa.

In their concluding statements, the participants reaffirmed their commitment to resisting the Houthi project, which they described as a destabilizing force for Yemen and the international community. They resolved to continue aligning their religious outreach with national priorities, ensuring that the discourse remains focused on strengthening social resilience and upholding Yemen’s sovereignty.