Yemen vice president says Trump return pivotal in fight against Iran backed-Houthis

The vice president of Yemen’s UN-recognized government welcomes Donald Trump’s return as US president, saying it was a decisive turning point to curb the Iran-backed Houthis, who he says threaten regional stability and maritime security.

Aidarous al-Zubaidi tells Reuters that Trump’s strong leadership and willingness to employ military strength were in sharp contrast to the Biden administration, which he said had allowed the Houthis to consolidate power, bolster their military capabilities and extend their reach beyond Yemen.

“Trump knows what he wants. He is a strong decision-maker,” Zubaidi says in an interview on the sidelines of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos.

“We are fans, admirers and supporters of Trump’s policy…. because he has a personality that has enough decision-making power to rule America and the world,” he says, adding that he expected talks with the incoming US administration to begin soon.

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