Iran Dismisses US Claims of Supporting Yemen's Houthis
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Synopsis
Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN has refuted US accusations of funding and arming the Houthis in Yemen. The Iranian mission emphasized its commitment to peace and a political resolution in Yemen, denying any involvement in the conflict and criticizing US claims as unfounded.
Key Takeaways
- Iran denies accusations of supporting Houthis.
- US claims include financial and military assistance.
- Iran emphasizes commitment to Yemen's stability.
- Accusations viewed as attempts to distract from US-Israel actions.
- Iran advocates for a political solution to Yemen’s crisis.
Tehran, Feb 14 (NationPress) The Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations (UN) in New York has categorically rejected allegations from the US that Tehran is supplying the Houthis in Yemen with financial aid, weaponry, and military training.
During a briefing at the UN Security Council regarding Yemen, acting US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, stated, "Iran's ongoing and unparalleled provision of weapon components, financial backing, and technical support to the Houthis over the past decade breaches the arms embargo imposed by this council on the group," urging council members to pressure Iran to cease its support for the Houthis.
In reaction to Shea's comments, the Iranian mission dispatched a letter on Thursday to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Fu Cong, the rotating president of the UN Security Council for February, as reported by Iran's state news agency IRNA.
The letter criticized the US claims as "baseless," asserting that Iran's policy has consistently aimed at promoting peace and stability in Yemen and advocating for a political resolution to the crisis in the Arab nation.
Furthermore, it highlighted that the US cannot mask its involvement in Israel's alleged "crimes" by launching accusations against Iran, emphasizing that Iran has always adhered to the core principles of international law and the UN Charter, along with the Security Council's resolutions, as reported by Xinhua.
The mission firmly denied Tehran's role in the Yemeni conflict, stating that Iran believes the crisis in Yemen should be addressed through a comprehensive political process that ensures the nation's independence, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
