Yemen expresses solidarity with Iran; warns regional instability if US-Israeli actions continue
Sanaa, May 14
Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister, in a letter to his Iranian counterpart, reaffirmed full solidarity with Iran. He warned that the continuation of the US-Israeli actions against the Persian Gulf country will set the region and the entire world on fire, Press TV reported on Wednesday.
As per the Iranian state broadcaster, in a letter to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Abdulwahid Abu Ras condemned the US-Israeli actions against Iran and called it not only a blatant violation of Tehran's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, but also a breach of all international norms and treaties.
"The continuation of this aggression endangers regional and global security and stability, negatively affects the global economy and energy prices, and if it persists, will drag the region and the world into a war from whose consequences everyone will burn," the Yemeni deputy minister said as per Press TV.
Abu Ras highlighted the need for all Islamic countries to resist the aggression against Iran.
Praising the national unity and the spirit of resilience of the Iranian people, he concluded the letter by underlining Yemen's complete solidarity with Iran in the face of the US-Israeli actions.
As the security situation continues to evolve in the region, Iran on Tuesday said it would welcome any initiative by India to help defuse tensions in West Asia, with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi praising New Delhi's "impartial" approach ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi.
"India has always supported peace and is always in favour of peace," Gharibabadi said while briefing reporters in New Delhi.
On the ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Gharibabadi said Iran was prepared to ensure maritime access if the United States removes sanctions, lifts what Tehran describes as a naval blockade, releases Iranian funds and works towards ending the conflict.
"Iran is ready to open Hormuz if the US ends the naval blockade, lifts sanctions, releases Iranian money and terminates the war," he said.
He also confirmed that Iran and Oman are discussing a mechanism to impose maritime service fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with charges expected to depend on cargo volume and services provided.
"The mechanism has not yet been finalised," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Yemen's concerns are valid. The whole West Asia is like a tinderbox right now. US and Israel need to be more responsible instead of provoking Iran. And India should use its good relations with all sides to prevent any escalation. As our foreign policy says - 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - the world is one family. We need peace, not war.
I'm from the US but living in India for work. I can see why people here are concerned. The Yemeni warning about the region "catching fire" seems hyperbolic, but honestly, with the way things are going, it's not impossible. Diplomacy is the only way out, and India could be a key mediator.
Iran says it can open Hormuz if sanctions are lifted - that's a big IF. The US won't do that easily. Meanwhile, India is smartly positioning itself as a neutral broker. We should use our BRICS chairmanship wisely. But we also need to reduce our dependence on this volatile region for oil. Not easy though. 😬
Yemen supporting Iran is no surprise - the whole 'Axis of Resistance' is united. But India should be careful not to get dragged into anyone's conflicts. Our policy of strategic autonomy works well, but this situation tests it. The Iran-Oman plan to charge fees on ships passing through Hormuz could hit our trade hard. Time to diversify energy sources and strengthen Chabahar port.
I read this and I'm worried. The Yemeni deputy minister's words are strong - "the world will burn." Iran has many allies in the region. If things escalate, it's not just
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