Saudi minister says Yemeni government "very capable" of defending territory, urges unity

During a question on Yemen, a reporter identified in the transcript as Adla Massud (The National) asked whether Saudi Arabia is in direct contact with the Houthis and whether the Houthis might advance on or take over Aden.

Prince Fal responded that "the government of Yemen is uh very capable of defending the territory it controls and it will continue to work." He said the coalition will continue to support the Yemeni government and emphasized that "the priority must be for the unity of Yemen." The minister framed Saudi policy in this exchange as supporting Yemeni territorial integrity and coalition efforts rather than predicting a Houthi takeover.

The exchange recorded no new operational details about troop movements or specific assistance packages, and the minister did not provide additional operational timelines or numbers in the on‑the‑record remarks.