News - Yemen: China confirmed on Saturday the link between the Yemeni military operations in the Red Sea and the ongoing events in Palestine.

The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Jian, made a statement on Saturday regarding the Yemeni Armed Forces’ targeting of the American aircraft carrier Abraham and two warships in the Arabian Sea.

Jian stated in a press release that all parties must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries bordering the Red Sea, including Yemen.

He emphasized that the tense situation in the Red Sea is a significant manifestation of the conflict in Gaza. He stressed that the international community must work together, and that responsible nations, particularly major powers, should play a constructive role in fully implementing relevant UN Security Council resolutions to immediately cease hostilities and end the war in Gaza.

The Yemeni Armed Forces recently conducted two major military operations over eight hours in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, which, according to their official report, achieved their intended goals. Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Sare’e announced that the first operation targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea using cruise missiles and drones, as US forces reportedly prepared for an offensive against Yemen. Yemeni forces successed in averting this potential assault on their territory.

The second operation targeted two US destroyers in the Red Sea with missile and drone attacks. The Yemeni Armed Forces criticized the US and Britain for militarizing the Red Sea and warned of the security risks for international navigation in the region. These actions were framed as a response to US and British support for Israel amid ongoing aggression on Gaza and Lebanon.

The Yemeni military stated that operations would persist if key demands—such as lifting the Gaza blockade, halting aggression on Gaza, and stopping attacks on Lebanon—remain unmet. This announcement underscores a commitment to continue operations should these conditions go unfulfilled.

Since October 2023, following intensified violence in Gaza, Yemeni forces have launched multiple operations in solidarity with Palestinians, targeting areas in occupied Palestinian territories and intercepting ships believed to be headed toward Israeli-controlled ports. The recent operations highlight Yemen’s broader support for Gaza while signaling the potential for further military actions across several regional theaters if their demands are not addressed.