Thousands rally in besieged Taiz to condemn Iranian Interference, back Leadership Council

TAIZ: Thousands of Yemenis gathered in the streets of Taiz on Thursday in a massive rally to affirm their support for the Presidential Leadership Council and to demand an end to the nearly decade-long siege imposed on the city by the Houthi militia.

The demonstration, taken through the streets of the besieged city, drew wide participation from political factions, civil society organizations, and local dignitaries.

Demonstrators prominently displayed Yemeni flags and chanted slogans supporting the efforts of Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, the council’s chairman, to restore state institutions.

The rally comes amid escalating economic and security tensions across the country.