Pro-Iran rallies held in N. Yemen amid regional tensions

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Houthi-held areas in northern Yemen on Friday, voicing solidarity with Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine amid regional tensions.



Large crowds gathered in the country's capital, Sanaa, and other areas, heeding a call by the Houthi leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.



A statement issued by the organizers praised "Iran's victory" following 40 days of confrontation with the United States and Israel.



The statement also warned that continued Israeli escalation in Lebanon risks reigniting a broader conflict.



On Thursday, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) renewed its warning to the Houthis over the consequences of "military adventurism."



In a statement, the PLC accused the Houthi group of aligning with Iranian interests and attempting to use Yemeni territory as a platform to target maritime shipping routes and international interests.