Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns airstrikes on civilian sites in Yemen

Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday reiterating its opposition to violations of Yemen's national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministry said continued military aggression and the economic and air blockade were contrary to international law and Islamic teachings.

The statement specifically condemned airstrikes on a public market in Yemen's Taiz province on Friday, which killed 33 people, including 13 children, and wounded dozens more. It also condemned airstrikes on a village east of Sanaa province, which killed 33 people, including several women and children. The ministry further denounced the targeting of members of Yemen's al-Masirah television network while they were carrying out journalistic activities.

The ministry said the attacks violated Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter and fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, describing them as war crimes. It called for an immediate end to the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen through dialogue based on the roadmap agreed upon by the two sides.

The ministry said achieving a settlement required an immediate cessation of military attacks, a complete end to the blockade and respect for the Yemeni people's right to self-determination. According to Mehr News, the statement was carried by the ministry as part of Iran's ongoing condemnation of military operations affecting civilians in Yemen.