Saudi commander of the joint forces of the Arab coalition, Lieutenant-General Fahd bin Turki, visited advanced military units on the field in Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

His visit marked the recent victories achieved by the Yemeni National Army and the Popular Resistance, supported by the Arab Coalition, against the Iran-backed Houthi militias.

His visit marked the recent victories achieved by the Yemeni National Army and the Popular Resistance. (Supplied)

According to an SPA statement, the joint operations commander praised the Yemeni army and national resistance in their mission to defeat the Houthis and purge them from Yemen in order to return it to the Arab fold and steer it clear of Iran’s agenda.

Last Update: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 KSA 09:51 - GMT 06:51