Leader of the Houthi militant group, Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, has played down the victory of the government forces in the southern port city of Aden as he urged his fans to join the months-long battles in around half of Yemen's cities.
In a speech on Sunday, he said the victory of the government forces was still limited though he admitted that retaking Aden had been expected amid the Saudi-led coalition's intervention and due to other reasons including that his militias have not lately taken the battle in Aden seriously.
The Houthi militants and pro-former president forces have received devastating blows since the Arab military operation was launched against them in late March.
Thousands of them have been killed and injured in airstrikes by the coalition which have also been targeting their weapons.
The coalition has also been backing the government forces and popular resistance in all conflict cities.
Like usual, Al-Houthi accused Saudi Arabia of attempting to destroy and divide Yemen and that its current war in the country is being backed by Israel and the US.
However, this time and in an obvious sign he has started to realize the huge losses, he welcomed any initiative by an Arab or foreign country which might pave the way for a political solution to the crisis in Yemen.
With support from the former president, the Houthi militants ousted the UN-backed transition government early this year.
The ouster sparked a civil war with the pro-government forces and the Saudi-military intervention.
In the meanwhile, the battles between the forces and the Houthis are continuing in other cities including those adjacent to Aden.
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