Iran Dismisses ‘Baseless’ Claims of Involvement in Yemen’s Retaliatory Actions

The recent tensions in the West Asian region have sparked numerous discussions, particularly regarding Yemen’s actions in self-defense and its support for the Palestinian people. The Foreign Ministry of Iran has firmly denounced the claims attributing these actions to Iranian influence, labeling them as “baseless and misleading.”

In a statement released on Monday, the Foreign Ministry emphasized the following key points:

• Independent Decision: The ministry stated that the actions taken by Yemenis are an independent decision, grounded in humanitarian principles and solidarity with the Palestinians.
• Covering Up Crimes: Linking Yemen’s actions to Iran aims to obscure Israeli crimes in occupied Palestine and create excuses to destabilize the West Asian region.
• U.S. Military Actions: The statement accused the U.S. military of initiating a war against the Yemeni people, claiming that it supports Israeli actions in Gaza by attacking infrastructure and civilian targets across Yemen.
• Call for Action: The ministry called for an immediate end to what it described as the “Gaza genocide,” identifying the Israeli massacre of Palestinians as a primary cause of regional insecurity.
• Violation of International Law: The ministry condemned U.S. attacks on Yemen as a gross violation of the United Nations Charter and fundamental principles of international law, while reaffirming Iran’s respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.
• Response to Threats: Iran condemned recent American and Israeli threats, warning that both countries would be held accountable for their actions. It emphasized that Iranians are resolute in defending their national security and interests against any malicious actions.

Since the beginning of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, Yemeni forces have reportedly conducted numerous operations in support of Gazans, targeting locations in occupied Palestine and striking Israeli ships heading to ports in those territories. In response, the U.S. has executed near-daily airstrikes on Yemen to impede the Yemeni military’s strikes on Israeli interests.

Despite repeated accusations from Washington, Tel Aviv, and their allies suggesting Iranian involvement in these Yemeni operations, Tehran has consistently denied such claims.

In conclusion, the ongoing situation highlights the complexities of the geopolitical landscape in the West Asian region, where the interplay of military actions and political narratives continues to shape the discourse surrounding Yemen, Israel, and Iran.