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Yemen Demands Extradition of Houthi Leaders at Nasrallah's Funeral

2/21/2025

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Yemen's Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani has called on Lebanese officials to detain Iran-aligned Houthi leaders expected at Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's funeral on February 23. He insists they should be extradited to Yemen's legitimate government. While the Houthis remain silent on their attendance, Al-Masirah TV claims a Yemeni delegation will be present.

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Yemen's Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani has called on Lebanese officials to detain Iran-aligned Houthi leaders expected at Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's funeral on February 23. He insists they should be extradited to Yemen's legitimate government. While the Houthis remain silent on their attendance, Al-Masirah TV claims a Yemeni delegation will be present.