Sana'a: The Iranian Foreign Ministry has affirmed the necessity of respecting Yemen's independence, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as ending the illegal and inhumane blockade imposed upon the country.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Ministry stated, "The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its principled and steadfast position regarding the necessity of respecting Yemen's independence, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and ending the illegal and inhumane blockade imposed upon it." The statement highlighted that security and stability in West Asia and the Red Sea region cannot be achieved without respecting the rights and dignity of the Yemeni people.
The statement further elaborated that the current events in Yemen are intertwined with developments from over a decade ago. It emphasized that the Yemeni people, with their rich historical heritage, deserve to live with dignity, free from external pressures and unjust blockades, and to have their national sovereignty and territorial integrity fully respected.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also pointed out the importance of prioritizing the interests of the Islamic Ummah in light of actions by the Zionist entity and its collaboration with the United States in West Asia. The Ministry stated that resolving the issues related to Yemen is not feasible through continued blockade and military intervention.
The Ministry's statement concluded by stressing the urgent need to resume dialogue based on the agreed-upon roadmap and implementing its provisions. It affirmed Iran's readiness to support and facilitate efforts in this regard.
