Why it matters:
The strike marks a dangerous escalation in the Israeli regime’s regional aggressions, extending its genocide in Gaza and Lebanon into Yemen — a country whose forces have backed the Palestinian cause and targeted the occupied territories in solidarity during the Gaza war.
The big picture:
The statement came after Israeli airstrikes on the Yemeni capital claimed the lives of Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahawi of the National Government of Change and Construction, and others serving across various portfolios.
Iranian officials described the killing as both a war crime and a crime against humanity, saying that the Israeli regime is deliberately targeting Yemen’s civilian infrastructure and political leadership.
Tehran said the attack was “vengeful,” punishing Yemenis for their vocal support of Palestinians.
The strike is likely to deepen anti-Israel sentiment across the region, with Iran warning it could inflame unrest in the wider Muslim world.
What they’re saying:
Iran’s Foreign Ministry:
“The brutal crime of assassinating Yemen’s prime minister and his ministers is a clear example of war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
“This attack will not weaken Yemen’s resolve to support the oppressed people of Palestine — it will only increase outrage and resistance.”
“The UN and its member states bear responsibility for urgent action to stop the Israeli regime’s war-mongering and hold its criminal leaders accountable.”
Go deeper:
Yemen’s government of “Change and Reconstruction” has aligned itself closely with the Palestinian cause during the Gaza war.
The Israeli regime has escalated strikes beyond Gaza in recent months, targeting Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
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