Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi leader says ‘finger on the trigger’ in Mideast war

Abdul Malik Al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, during a televised speech on the group's Al-Masirah TV channel. (Screengrab / File)

SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi leader said his group was ready to strike at any moment in a televised speech on Thursday, on day six of the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic republic.
“Regarding military escalation and action, our fingers are on the trigger, ready to respond at any moment should developments warrant it,” Abdul Malik Al-Houthi said.