In a statement released on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Iran’s principled position against violations of Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying the continued aggression and the economic and aerial blockade imposed on the Arab country run counter to international law and Islamic teachings.
The statement specifically condemned airstrikes on civilian infrastructure and non-military areas, including the November 6 attack on al-Hadara public market in the al-Waziiya district of Taiz Province, which killed 33 Yemenis, including 13 children, and wounded dozens of others.
It also denounced an airstrike on Al-Shariyah village in Bani Hushaysh district, east of Sana’a Province, which killed 33 people, including several women and children, as well as the targeting of members of Yemen’s Al-Masirah television network while they were carrying out journalistic activities.
The ministry said the attacks flagrantly violate Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, and constitute war crimes.
Iran also stressed that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen must end as soon as possible through dialogue between the parties based on their agreed roadmap. It said this requires an immediate halt to military attacks, a complete end to the blockade, and respect for the Yemeni people’s right to self-determination.