Sputnik-- According to the diplomat, who is currently visiting the Egyptian capital, the cooperation with officers, previously loyal to Yemen's former President, "has led to the achievement of some results," in particular, in Hodeida province.

Since 2015, Yemen has been torn by a conflict between the government, headed by Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, and the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah. Since March 2015, the Saudi-led coalition of mostly Persian Gulf countries has been carrying out airstrikes against the Houthis at Hadi's request.

In November, tensions between Houthis and Saleh loyalists escalated, leading to the fighting in the Yemeni capital city of Sanaa. Shortly after reaffirming the end of his alliance with the Houthis, Saleh was killed. Later, Yemeni has urged Yemenis to rise against the Houthis after the killing of the former ally.