Freedom fighters around the world condemn the aggression against Iran; Sana’a affirms its legitimate right to self-defense.
International, Arab, and Islamic reactions poured in following the treacherous US-Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which targeted several provinces on Saturday morning, amid warnings of its repercussions on regional and international security and stability.
All statements affirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran possesses the legitimate right to defend itself and target the military bases involved in the aggression, calling for urgent Islamic and international action to halt the escalation and protect the people of the nation.
Yemen expresses solidarity and declares its readiness.
The leader, Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, affirmed that Yemen, both officially and at the popular level, stands firmly with the Iranian people and their leadership, emphasizing that the country is fully prepared to respond to any developments.
The leader called on the Yemeni people to hold widespread popular demonstrations in the capital, Sana’a, and the provinces, considering it an Islamic and moral duty to show solidarity with Iran and its people.
The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the aggression, affirming Yemen’s full support for the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic’s right to defend itself in accordance with international law and norms.
The Supreme Political Council indicated that the aggression aims to break the deterrence equation and subjugate the region, warning that any expansion of the scope of targeting will only escalate the confrontation.
The Political Bureau of the Ansar Allah movement emphasized that the aggression is not limited to Iran alone, calling on Islamic countries and peoples to take clear and decisive stances against the aggression.
Sanaa stressed that the interception of Iranian missiles targeting American bases by some Arab countries is a shameful act, while Iran’s targeting of bases participating in the aggression constitutes a legitimate right of self-defense.
Palestinian Resistance: The Aggression Targets the Entire Nation
Palestinian resistance factions, including the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, considered the Zionist-American aggression against Iran an extension of the series of aggressions against the nation over the past years, from Gaza and Lebanon to Yemen, Iran, and Qatar, calling on the peoples of the nation to stand with the Islamic Republic and repel the aggression.
The brigades affirmed that Iran represents the nation’s first line of defense, and that any attack on it is an attack on the entire region, emphasizing the Iranian forces’ ability to deter aggressors and inflict heavy losses upon them.
Hezbollah and the Resistance in Iraq: Retaliation is a Duty
The Lebanese Hezbollah condemned the American-Zionist aggression, asserting that Iran will grow stronger, more resilient, and more steadfast, and calling upon the peoples and nations of the region to stand against the aggressive scheme.
The Kataib Hezbollah brigades in Iraq stressed that the battle represents the front of truth, and there is no room for neutrality. They called upon the resistance in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria to avenge the aggressors, in light of the brutal aggression that targeted Iranian civilians and military objectives.
International and Islamic Positions Condemn the Aggression
The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed its deep concern, emphasizing the necessity of respecting Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called for an urgent meeting of the Security Council, in coordination with Russia, to halt the aggression.
Russia affirmed that the attack was a blatant violation of international law, expressing its readiness to assist in reaching a peaceful solution. Cuba and Venezuela condemned the aggression, deeming it a threat to international peace and security.
The Grand Mufti of Oman, Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili, condemned the aggression, calling upon Muslims and people of conscience worldwide to stand against the Zionist-American aggression, and praying to God to protect Muslim countries from the repercussions of war.
Self-defense is a legitimate right.
All international, Arab, and factional positions affirmed that Iran possesses the legitimate right to defend itself, and that any aggression against it is an aggression against the entire Muslim world.
They emphasized that the Iranian response will encompass all targets associated with the aggression, and that the Islamic Republic possesses the necessary military capabilities and resources to confront its enemies, under a leadership with unwavering resolve and keen insight to protect its sovereignty and the interests of its people.
Unified Solidarity to Protect Sovereignty and Security
The positions of Yemen, the international community, and resistance factions in Palestine, Lebanon, and Iraq affirm that the American-Zionist aggression against Iran is not limited to Iranian territory, but rather represents a threat to regional security and stability, and to the security of the entire Islamic nation.
The position of Yemen, under the leadership of Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, stands out as a clear message of support for the Islamic Republic, declaring its complete readiness to confront any developments. This emphasizes that unified popular, political, and Islamic solidarity constitutes a true shield against aggression and reflects the importance of protecting sovereignty and the legitimate right of defense for any state subjected to aggression.