Daijiworld Media Network- Tehran
Tehran, Apr 29: Iran has issued a scathing condemnation of the United States following a series of lethal airstrikes in Yemen that claimed the lives of at least 78 people, including 68 African migrants housed in a detention centre in Saada province.
In a strongly worded statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denounced the bombings that hit multiple civilian sites in the Yemeni capital Sanaa and Saada, describing them as “war crimes.” The Iranian official accused the US of targeting civilian areas, infrastructure, and homes, leading to mass casualties and devastation.
“The United States’ military aggression against Yemen’s civilians and vital installations has killed hundreds of innocents. These are clear violations of international law and sovereignty,” Baghaei said.
He also criticized the United Nations and global human rights organisations for their “deafening silence and inaction” in the face of repeated violations of Yemen’s sovereignty and the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the region.
The Iranian statement further urged Islamic nations to intervene decisively to halt what Baghaei termed as the massacre of Yemen’s Muslim population. He also linked the strikes to broader regional unrest, citing Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank as part of a larger narrative of aggression.
The airstrikes came amid renewed US military action in Yemen, with Washington claiming it is targeting the Houthi rebels for their attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea. The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have declared their actions as expressions of solidarity with Palestinians.
Sunday’s strikes, reportedly among the deadliest in the recent wave of US-led operations, have further inflamed regional tensions. According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Yemen remains a key migration transit point despite the ongoing civil conflict.
The Houthis have accused the US of indiscriminately attacking detention centres and civilian sites. With over 800 targets reportedly struck since March 15, when President Donald Trump authorised intensified military action, the humanitarian fallout continues to grow.
As the international community watches closely, calls for accountability and de-escalation are mounting amid fears of a broader regional conflagration.