We are ready for Sanaa battle: resistance leader

The national resistance in Sanaa governorate is prepared to begin the battle for the liberation of the Yemeni capital and end the Iranian-backed coup, the Sanaa resistance leader was reported on Sunday as saying.

Mansour Al Hanq said most of the Sanaa residents do not support the Houthis and their allies and that the citizens are subject to repression and terrorisation by the rebels.

“The combat preparations by the resistance in Sanaa are completed and we are ready for the battle to liberate Sanaa,” he told the Saudi daily 'Asharq Al Awsat'.

“I believe that most tribes in Sanaa will join the battle against the rebels and this will make the liberation of the  city easier. We are all  resolved  to liberate Sanaa and end the rebel’s  presence in the city in coordination with the Saudi-led Arab  coalition.”

He said the Sanaa resistance is coordinating with the national army and the resistance in other areas through a joint military command.

He noted that most of the resistance men are well-trained fighters and that they defeated the Houthis in many areas in Sanaa governorate before some of the Army units seceded and backed the rebels.

“We are now working together rapidly to launch the Zero Hour, which will be decided by the military leaders. Most tribes in Sanaa are also awaiting the Zero Hour to attack these terrorists and save their country.”

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