Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba stated at the third plenary session of the 2026 Manama Dialogue in Bahrain that the Houthi siege of Taiz constitutes a war crime, using civilians' need for food, medicine, and fuel as a tool for political pressure. She called for an immediate lifting of the siege and the permanent opening of roads in and out of the city. Al-Zouba noted that the Houthi "coup" has extended beyond Yemen's borders, affecting the security of neighboring countries, international shipping, and global interests. She emphasized that ending the coup and restoring Yemeni state institutions is a shared responsibility of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and is crucial for sustainable regional security.