Yemen Security Situation Worsens as Defence Minister Reportedly Surrounded

Yemen’s security situation has further deteriorated following reports that the convoy of Defence Minister Lt Gen Tahir Ali came under attack and was surrounded in Al-Dhalea province.

Initial reports said the minister’s guards were overpowered and taken into custody after the attack. The defence minister was reportedly surrounded during the incident.

Conflicting accounts have emerged about the minister’s whereabouts and condition. Some reports claimed he may have been abducted or taken hostage. However, the incident and his current status have not been independently verified.

Separately, reports have emerged concerning Mohammed Nasser, a defence minister linked to the Houthi movement.

Yemeni forces reportedly targeted a Houthi position in the western Al-Barh area of Taiz province on Wednesday. The reported strike allegedly killed several Houthi commanders.

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However, there has been no official confirmation regarding Mohammed Nasser’s reported death or whether he survived the attack.

The latest developments come as Yemen continues to face a complex and volatile security environment. Rival authorities and armed groups remain active across different parts of the country, while competing claims over military and political control continue to fuel instability.