The Houthi-controlled Ministry of Interior in Yemen is preparing to issue a statement accusing United Nations and international non-governmental organization (INGO) personnel of conducting espionage on behalf of Israel, according to a report on November 7th, 2025. This announcement is expected to follow recent detentions within Yemen. The Houthi authorities have accused UN and INGO staff of working for Israeli intelligence. The specific timing and content of the statement remain unconfirmed, but it is anticipated to address these alleged espionage activities. This development occurs amidst broader regional tensions and follows reports of the sentencing of Kamran Hekmati, an Iranian-American Jewish jeweler, to four years in prison in Iran for traveling to Israel 13 years ago. Separately, Iranian President Ebrahim Pezeshkian had previously warned of a potential evacuation of Tehran due to a severe water crisis, with dam water reserves at critically low levels.
