Statement on the campaign against Yemeni government forces:

“Our armed forces have carried out a broad and qualitative military operation targeting Saudi enemy mobilizations in the Al-Ruwaik, Al-Abr, and Al-Thaniyah areas, as well as other camps affiliated with the so-called First and Third Emergency Brigades, using a large number of ballistic missiles and drones.”Bridget Toomey, “Fighting in Yemen escalates, raising concern of a return to civil war,” Long War Journal, August 12, 2026, https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2026/08/fighting-in-yemen-escalates-raising-concern-of-a-return-to-civil-war.php.

Statement on Houthi attacks on two Saudi oil tankers

“We targeted two Saudi oil tankers, named Encelia and Layla, for their violation of the blockade decision issued by the armed forces, [the attacks were carried out] “using a number of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones”, [the attack caused] “nearly ten ships… to abandon their routes, and turn back.”Enas Alashray and Yomna Ehab, “Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red Sea,” Reuters, July 22, 2026, https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-say-they-targeted-two-saudi-oil-tankers-2026-07-22/.

Statement in response to a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following 45 days of war:

“The fighters will keep their finger on the trigger because they are wary of the enemy's treachery.”Agence France-Presse, “Hezbollah says 'finger on the trigger' in case Israel violates truce,” Naharnet, April 17, 2026, https://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/319602-hezbollah-says-finger-on-the-trigger-in-case-israel-violates-truce.

Statement on Houthi involvement on U.S-Iran War

“We confirm that our fingers are on the trigger for direct military intervention” if any new alliances join Washington and Israel against Iran and its allies, or if the Red Sea is used for “hostile operations” against Iran.”“Yemen’s Houthis say, ‘fingers on the trigger’ as US-Israeli war on Iran widens,” Reuters, March 27, 2026, https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-say-fingers-trigger-us-israeli-war-iran-widens-2026-03-27/.

A Houthi leader who requested anonymity in speaking to media:

“We stand fully militarily ready with all options. As for other details having to do with determining zero hour they are left to leadership and we are monitoring and following up with the developments and will know when is the suitable time to move.”Mohammed Ghobari and Emma Farge, “Yemen’s Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk,” Reuters, March 26, 2026, https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/yemens-houthis-ready-join-iran-war-if-needed-raising-new-shipping-risk-2026-03-26/.

Statement on the Israeli strike on Houthi media

“Our air defenses are currently confronting Israeli aircraft that are launching an aggression against our country.”Agence France-Presse, “Israel launches deadly strike on Yemen rebel media arm,” Digital Journal, September 10, 2025, https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/israel-launches-deadly-strike-on-yemen-rebel-media-arm/.

From an interview broadcasted on July 9 but recorded on June 11, 2025:

“Lebanon is strong because of Hezbollah’s weapons and we will not accept that Lebanon becomes weak.”“Qassem denies divisions within Hezbollah, says group ‘has recovered,’” Naharnet, July 9, 2025, https://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/314063-qassem-denies-divisions-within-hezbollah-says-group-has-recovered.

“If our hands are untied, we will win victories that will make the enemy regret its actions.”“Iran ready for any military scenario, Revolutionary Guard chief says,” Iran International, June 12, 2025, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202506126484.

Video released on Islamichistory.tv in which he encourages jihad against U.S. officials and Jews:

“Anyone who can revive the tradition of assassinations and is near the leaders of apostasy – those who support the war in Gaza with money, aid, and logistics, the Jewish Arabs, like the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and all the rulers of the Arabian Peninsula – should not hesitate even for a moment. By Allah, [assassinations] are the greatest form of Jihad today.”“AQAP Leader Sa'ad Al-Awlaki Calls For Assassinations, Jihad Attacks On U.S. Officials – Including Trump, Vance, Rubio, Hegseth And Their Families - Elon Musk And His Companies, U.S. Military, Microsoft, And Targeting Jews In America And Europe: ‘There Are No Red Lines,’” Middle East Media Research Institute, June 8, 2025, https://www.memri.org/tv/aqap-al-awlaki-calls-for-assassinations-targets-trump-musk-jews.

Video released on Islamichistory.tv in which he encourages jihad against U.S. officials and Jews:

“Those in the armies [of the Arab leaders] who have faith in their hearts, and fear Allah's punishment for abandoning their brothers in Palestine should make a move and do something now in these despicable and collaborating armies that protect the Jews and the apostate [Arab] rulers. This is especially true for the pilots. They should strike the Jews, the American military bases in the region, and the American aircraft carriers that are looming in the sea here. At the very least, they should strike the palaces of the treacherous Arab rulers – a dog’s tail is just as impure as its head.”“AQAP Leader Sa'ad Al-Awlaki Calls For Assassinations, Jihad Attacks On U.S. Officials – Including Trump, Vance, Rubio, Hegseth And Their Families - Elon Musk And His Companies, U.S. Military, Microsoft, And Targeting Jews In America And Europe: ‘There Are No Red Lines,’” Middle East Media Research Institute, June 8, 2025, https://www.memri.org/tv/aqap-al-awlaki-calls-for-assassinations-targets-trump-musk-jews.