On December 10, 2024, Tareq Saleh, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, threatened the Houthi group, classified internationally as a terrorist organization, with a fate akin to that of Iran's influence in Syria. He stated that both Syria and Yemen are confronting a common adversary: the Iranian expansionist project. Saleh asserted that Abdul Malik Al-Houthi epitomizes Iranian hegemony in Sana'a and will ultimately face his reckoning.

This declaration came during a virtual meeting led by Saleh, involving political and military leaders from the Al-Barah and Al-Hudaydah fronts. The meeting focused on recent positive developments against Iranian influence in the region, urging preparations for a day of liberation, as reported by the official Saba News Agency.

Saleh emphasized that Sana'a must experience a transformation similar to Damascus, which returned to its Arab roots after the Syrian people liberated themselves from Iranian control. He called for readiness for a national liberation day, urging all loyal national forces to set aside differences and unite for the struggle.

He reiterated the importance of inclusivity among various parties under the principles of equal citizenship and republican values, dismissing sectarian or regional biases. "Every Yemeni is a building block in the edifice of the republic, regardless of their sect, party, tribe, or lineage," he stated.

Saleh noted that the international community's stance has shifted since the halt of the battle to liberate Al-Hudaydah, as the realities of Iran's threats have become evident—not just to Yemenis, but to the entire region and international maritime security.

On December 8, 2024, the armed Syrian opposition announced its control over Damascus, marking the end of President Bashar al-Assad's regime and the beginning of a "new era" for Syria after a major military offensive that began on November 27.