Saudi Arabia rejects Wall Street Journal report on Houthi demands as ‘pure fabrication’

RIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Ambassador Dr. Rayed Krimly firmly rejected claims published by The Wall Street Journal about demands made by the Houthi militia, branding them as "pure fabrication." In a recent post on X, Krimly questioned the credibility of the information and its alleged sources. "I categorically deny the claims published by The Wall Street Journal regarding demands made by this militia," he wrote.

Krimly further accused the Houthis of abandoning Yemen's internationally recognized government and exacerbating the suffering of the Yemeni people. He stated, "These militias turned against the Yemeni government, caused famine among the Yemeni people, and dragged Yemen into conflicts and agendas that do not serve Yemen and its people."

Krimly also condemned the militia's attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, civilian and economic targets, and their rejection of peace initiatives. "They attacked commercial vessels in the Red Sea waterways, civilian and economic targets, and rejected all peace efforts," he emphasized. Krimly concluded by affirming the legitimacy of Yemen's internationally recognized government. "We also remind the writers that Yemen has a recognized government," he concluded.