September 17, 2024
By Nasser Kandil
• Yemen continues to astonish and impress daily, particularly since its courageous choice to staunchly support Gaza following the brutal war waged against its people in retaliation for the Resistance’s significant success in Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Many viewed Yemen’s challenge of obstructing Zionist ships and vessels from entering its ports via the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait as a perilous gamble, fraught with potential disaster for Yemen.
• Months later, it became evident that Yemen was more than capable, while the world’s greatest power, particularly at sea, had retreated from the confrontation. The strategic importance of controlling the seas, especially the Red Sea, has been a cornerstone of U.S. national security and military strategy for decades. Yet Yemen managed to assert its will, forcing the U.S. Navy into a standoff. The situation presented a stark choice: engage in a full-scale war or retreat to avoid a potentially catastrophic loss that could cripple an aircraft carrier or warship, drawing Washington into a major conflict.
• The Yemeni missile that targeted Tel Aviv, alongside the Yemeni drone that had previously exploded over the capital of the Zionist entity, serves as powerful evidence of Yemen’s bravery and freedom to exercise free will in confronting challenges. These actions, much like the Red Sea confrontation, showcase the significant technical and tactical advancements achieved by Yemen’s armed forces. The Yemini armed forces have shown the same level of courage and determination demonstrated by their leadership, using technological capabilities that rival, and even surpass, those of the Americans and Israelis. This achievement defies the long-held and unjust stereotype of Yemen as a backward nation, revealing a strength and sophistication that few had anticipated.
• Yemen’s brilliance is deeply rooted in its rich scientific and political heritage, underpinned by a robust ideological foundation. The cornerstone of this success is the exercise of free will, which liberates the mind and sparks the creative energy of successive generations of innovators. Driven by a strong moral and ethical commitment, these pioneers are dedicated to demonstrating their people’s capabilities and historical significance, thereby revitalising Yemen’s illustrious legacy. With the resources needed to conduct experiments and apply research models, their remarkable achievements are now clearly visible.
