Iran condemns the airstrikes on Yemen, calls for an end to the attacks and the siege.
Tehran, Irena -. The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned airstrikes against civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Yemen, and called for an immediate end to the military attacks and the lifting of the siege on the country.
In a statement on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry reiterated Iran's opposition to violations of Yemen's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying the continued military aggression and economic and air blockade are contrary to international law and Islamic teachings.
The statement specifically condemned air strikes on a public market in Yemen's Taiz province on Friday, which killed 33 people, including 13 children, and injured dozens more.
She also condemned airstrikes on a village east of Sana'a district, in which 33 people were killed, including several women and children.
The ministry also condemned the attack on members of the Yemen Al-Masra TV network while they were carrying out journalistic activities.
He said that the attacks violated Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations and the basic principles of international humanitarian law, and described them as war crimes.
The ministry called for an immediate end to the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen through dialogue based on the road map agreed upon by both sides.
It was said that achieving a settlement requires an immediate cessation of military attacks, a complete end to the siege and respect for the right of self-determination of the Yemeni people.