Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council head says protecting navigation requires ending Houthi threat, backing Yemeni state

[东方新闻] Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council head al-Alimi said protecting maritime navigation requires ending the Houthi threat and supporting the Yemeni state, according to a Dongfang News report dated Nov 1, 2026. Alimi said both conditions are essential to safeguarding shipping, the report said.