Why it matters:
The Abdul-Malik al-Houthi remarks add to growing regional backlash against Israel’s widening military campaign, with key actors warning that targeting sovereign nations could ignite broader conflict across West Asia.
The big picture:
Israel’s strike on Iran comes amid a volatile regional environment shaped by the Gaza war, tensions with Hezbollah, and increasing international scrutiny of Israeli military actions.
What he’s saying:
Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a senior leader in Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, called the strike:
“A blatant, criminal act that violates all principles of international law and the UN Charter. It’s not just a brutal crime, it’s an aggressive assault on the territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
He emphasized that attacks on nuclear sites are especially dangerous, describing them as “reckless crimes” with potentially disastrous consequences.
Key points:
- The Houthi leader labeled Israel’s actions a “heinous crime” with no legal, moral, or political justification.
- He said Israel deliberately targeted Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians.
- Sensitive infrastructure, including nuclear facilities storing hazardous materials, was reportedly struck.
- Al-Houthi warned of the far-reaching dangers posed by attacks on nuclear sites, calling the move “deeply criminal.”
- The statement reinforced Iran’s position as a sovereign state under international protection, accusing Israel of a serious breach of global norms.
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