Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemning the Attack on Yemen Particularly Civilian Targets

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms Iran’s principled position in condemning the violation of Yemen’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The continued aggression against Yemen’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, together with the economic and aerial blockade of the country, is contrary to international law and Islamic teachings.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns, in particular, the airstrikes on civilian infrastructure and non-civilian areas. These include the airstrikes of 6 November on the Al-Hadara public market in Al-Waza’iyah district, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, which resulted in the martyrdom of 33 innocent Yemenis, including 13 innocent children, and the wounding of dozens of others; the airstrikes on Al-Shariyah village in Bani Hashish district, east of Sana’a Governorate, which resulted in the martyrdom of 33 people, including several children and women; and the targeting of members of the media team of Yemen’s Al-Masirah network while they were engaged in journalistic activities. These attacks are not only a clear violation of Article 2, paragraph 4 of the Charter of the United Nations, but also a flagrant breach of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and constitute a war crime.

The Islamic Republic of Iran notes that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen must be brought to an end as soon as possible through dialogue between the parties on the basis of the agreed roadmap between them. This requires the immediate cessation of military attacks, the complete lifting of the blockade, and respect for the right of the Yemeni people to self-determination.