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Yemen campaign boosts GCC resolve

There can be no talks if the Houthis do not surrender their weapons. The ball is in the Houthi court.

If the Iranian regime thinks it can control the region through Yemen, it is mistaken. Iran's hegemonic designs will be foiled by GCC resolve which is stronger than ever to drive out the occupying terrorist force. Tehran seeks to create divisions in Arab ranks while supporting militias like the Houthis who have no legitimacy in the country. On Tuesday, four more Emirati soldiers died in the battle for Yemen. Their sacrifices will not go in vain. It has only strengthened Gulf resolve to continue the campaign, capture Sanaa the capital, and bring succour to ordinary Yemenis battered by decades of war and civil strife.
The Iranians can expect retribution from the coalition, which will break the back of the Houthis' resistance. The repercussions will be felt all the way in Tehran if the regime does not mend its ways and acts on its words for peace. The Yemen crisis has brought the Arab states closer for a common cause against a foe that continues to meddle in their affairs. This unity has caught Iran offguard as it tries to sow discord in the ranks.
It's also time to call the Iranian bluff after the nuclear deal, which masks a deadly strategic plan by the regime, who want to influence geopolitics in the Middle East. Tehran has been talking peace, while planning for war. It is stoking dissent and aiding rebels and terrorists in countries like Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq.
The latest attack on President Hadi's headquarters in the port city of Aden shows the rebels have regrouped. There can be no talks if the Houthis do not surrender their weapons. The ball is in the Houthi court.