Iran and Russia Condemn US and UK Airstrikes on Yemen Rebels as "Clear Sovereignty Violation"

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On the 12th (local time), Iran and Russia condemned the US and UK airstrikes on Yemen rebel bases.

Iran strongly criticized the airstrikes, calling them a "clear violation of Yemen's sovereignty." Earlier, the US and UK launched large-scale air raids targeting the Yemen Houthi rebels, who have been increasing attacks in the Red Sea area following the Gaza Strip war.

According to major foreign media, Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated in a press release on the day, "We strongly condemn the military attacks carried out by the US and UK in several Yemeni cities this morning," local media reported.

He added, "We consider this a clear violation of Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a breach of international laws, rules, and rights."

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also condemned the strikes on Telegram, saying, "The US airstrikes on Yemen are another example of the Anglo-Saxons distorting the UN Security Council resolutions under the pretext of worsening the situation in the region for their destructive purposes and completely ignoring international law."

The Russian Mission to the United Nations announced via Telegram that it has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the 12th regarding the US and UK airstrikes in Yemen.

The Houthi rebels' spokesperson also posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), warning that the US and UK attacks on Yemen are unjustifiable and that they will "continue to target vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea."

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