
Afrah al-Zouba
Afrah al-Zouba is the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs for the internationally recognized Yemeni government supported by Saudi Arabia. She has been vocal about concerns regarding the activities of Houthi forces, Iranian allies, who are reportedly trying to replicate Iran's control over the Hormuz Strait in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Al-Zouba emphasizes the need for robust international responses to ensure maritime security against these threats.
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Afrah al-Zouba, foreign minister-designate in Yemen's internationally recognised government, commented on the Houthis' plans to charge ships.
Yemen's Houthis consider fees for ships sailing through Red SeaThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-07-29
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Afrah al-Zouba stated that Yemeni Houthis are trying to replicate Iranian control in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
Jutarnji list - Je li ovo najbolje rješenje za Hormuški tjesnac?Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·
Croatia· 2026-07-28


