Yemeni Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani has called for the arrest of several Huthi leaders who, he claims, plan to attend the funeral of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.
Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for more than 30 years, was killed on September 27. His funeral is scheduled for February 23.
In a statement on the social media platform X, al-Eryani urged the Lebanese government to detain the Huthi officials, accusing them of war crimes and human rights violations. He also called for their extradition to Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
While the Huthis have not officially confirmed their attendance, their affiliated news outlet Al-Masirah reported that a Yemeni delegation would participate in the funeral.
According to al-Eryani, the presence of these Huthi leaders is not just a tribute to the late Hezbollah leader, but also an opportunity for coordination within the Iran-backed alliance, particularly in light of recent Israeli strikes.
He referenced Israel’s recent attacks on Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah and the Huthis. Since November 2023, Huthi forces have launched multiple attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting global maritime trade.
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