Yemen’s Foreign Ministry Denounces Iranian Interference as Destabilizing

The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has issued a strong condemnation of recent statements from the Iranian Foreign Ministry regarding the situation in Yemen, characterizing them as a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a calculated attempt to provide political and media cover for Houthi militants.

The Ministry asserted that Tehran’s official stance confirms its direct support for the insurgent narrative. According to Yemeni intelligence, Iran’s role has evolved from providing financial and military aid to active participation in the strategic planning and execution of military operations. This alignment between military support and diplomatic maneuvering is viewed as a clear effort to undermine the Yemeni state and threaten the security of international maritime corridors.

Official documentation presented by the Ministry reveals the presence of 21 foreign experts embedded within Houthi ranks, including 14 members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and seven operatives from Hezbollah. These individuals reportedly serve as a command-and-control structure, overseeing advancements in ballistic missile technology, drone warfare, and electronic combat capabilities. The Ministry emphasized that these experts are directly involved in operations targeting civilian populations and critical infrastructure in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

The Yemeni government rejected Iran’s rhetoric regarding the humanitarian crisis, labeling it a cynical attempt to distract from the need for independent international investigations into Houthi abuses. The Ministry stated that Tehran’s persistent violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, specifically 2216 and 2624, continues to exacerbate regional instability. Officials urged the Iranian regime to respect international law and cease the proliferation of weaponry to non-state actors.

Concluding its statement, the Ministry reiterated that any genuine respect for Yemen's sovereignty requires the cessation of military support and the immediate withdrawal of all foreign experts. The Yemeni government contrasted Iran’s destructive influence with the substantial humanitarian and development aid provided by Saudi Arabia, calling on the Iranian leadership to prioritize the well-being of its own citizens over the funding of regional discord.