The precision of Yemeni missiles has significantly disrupted the strategic calculations of the Israeli-US alliance, according to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. 

Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Tuesday, Araghchi praised Yemen’s impactful pro-Palestine operations, highlighting the unprecedented measures undertaken by the Arab nation in support of Gaza and other resistance fronts. 

He referenced a series of anti-Israel actions carried out by Yemen in recent days, including hypersonic missile strikes deep in the occupied territories.

Yemen has also targeted US warships in its surrounding waters in retaliation for strikes on its territory. Notably, the USS Harry Truman was attacked this week with eight cruise missiles and 17 drones, resulting in the downing of an American F-18 Hornet warplane. 

“The people of Yemen, relying on their indigenous missiles and defensive equipment, have played an unprecedented role in defending the Palestinian people since the onset of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” Araghchi said.

“Even under the heaviest bombardments from the American-Israeli coalition, they target the heart of the occupied territories with their homemade missiles.” 

Addressing Iran’s position, Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering support for all members of the resistance front. However, he singled out Yemen’s resistance for its self-reliance. 

“The Yemenis have proven they need no external assistance. Despite dire economic and military conditions, they have stood firm and resisted,” he said. 

Israel has intensified attacks on Yemen’s civilian infrastructure, targeting power stations, ports, and other critical facilities. On Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz vowed to escalate these attacks and issued threats against Yemeni leaders. 

Israel will “damage their strategic infrastructure, and we will behead their leaders – just as we did to [Hamas leader Ismail] Haniyeh, [Hamas leader Yahya] Sinwar, and [Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan] Nasrallah in Tehran, Gaza, and Lebanon – we will do it in Hodeidah and Sana’a,” Katz said. 

Yemen’s support for Palestine has been vocal and direct since Israel’s assault on Gaza began on October 7, 2023.

The Arab country has imposed a semi-blockade on Israel, preventing Israel-linked ships from operating in waters near Yemen. 

These strikes have caused significant logistical challenges for Israel, forcing vessels carrying military hardware and supplies to reroute around Africa and effectively shutting down the port of Eilat at the southern tip of the occupied territories. 

Yemen has also launched many direct attacks on the occupied territories, some jointly with Iraqi resistance.

The Yemeni armed forces have declared their commitment to continue operations until Israel ends its ground and aerial campaigns in Gaza.