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Dr. Afrah Al Zouba, Foreign Minister of Yemen's internationally recognized government, addressed delegates at the second plenary session of the 2026 IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. Speaking alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Dr. Asaad al-Shaibani and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Dr. Al Zouba outlined a four-pillar framework for sustainable Middle Eastern security, asserting that regional maritime safety in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and Gulf of Aden is directly tied to restoring legitimate state authority across Yemen.
Minister Al Zouba cited UN Panel of Experts reports detailing external military aid, training, and financial backing provided to Houthi militias by Iran, Hezbollah, and Iraqi armed groups, as well as growing links between Houthis and Al-Shabaab in Somalia. Condemning the blockade of Taiz as a war crime and calling for an urgent UN investigation into reports of toxic chemical munitions used in the field, Dr. Al Zouba demanded the enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 2216, strict arms embargoes, and the restoration of state control based on the Gulf Initiative and National Dialogue outcomes.
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LIVE FROM Manama: Bahrain hosts the Manama Dialogue, bringing together ministers and senior officials to discuss regional security, defence and foreign policy in the Middle East. Key sessions focus on the implications of regional conflict and the foundations of security. Watch live coverage of the high-level talks.
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