Mahdi al-Mashat, head of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, has defended Yemen's military operations against Saudi Arabia, describing them as legitimate. In remarks carried by Iranian state media, al-Mashat said the actions are justified under religious, humanitarian and international legal principles.
According to the report, he linked the operations to Yemen's effort to end the years-long Saudi blockade. His comments frame the military campaign not as an isolated escalation, but as part of a broader response to pressure on the country.
The statement highlights how Yemeni authorities are seeking to present their position in legal and political terms as the conflict with Saudi Arabia continues. By emphasizing legitimacy, al-Mashat appeared to argue that the operations are connected to what he sees as Yemen's right to resist external pressure and restrictions.
The latest remarks add to the ongoing war of narratives surrounding the Yemen conflict, where military actions, border tensions and the blockade remain central points of dispute. They also underscore how regional actors continue to justify their positions through appeals to law, security and humanitarian concerns.
