Iran condemns Saudi strikes on Yemeni civilians as war crimes

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Iran condemns Saudi strikes on Yemeni civilians as war crimes

Iran has condemned Saudi airstrikes on Yemen, particularly those targeting civilian infrastructure and populated areas, saying they violate international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.

 

In a statement on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry denounced violations of Yemen's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the continued economic and air blockade imposed on the country, saying such measures were incompatible with international law and Islamic principles.  

 

The ministry specifically condemned airstrikes on November 6 targeting al-Hadhara market in the al-Wazi'iyah district of Ta’izz province, which killed 33 people, including 13 children, and wounded dozens more.

 

It also denounced attacks on the village of al-Shariyah in the Bani Hushaysh district, east of Sana’a province, which killed over 30 people, including several women and children.

 

The statement further condemned the targeting of members of Yemen's Al-Masirah television network while they were carrying out their journalistic duties.

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