Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has criticized the United States for remaining silent about a recent Israeli strike on a port in Yemen held by the Houthi movement, which had conducted a drone attack on Tel Aviv. The U.S. accused Iran of backing the Houthi attack, but Iran denied these allegations, pointing to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Israel retaliated by striking the port of Hodeidah in Yemen, causing a fire at an oil storage facility and casualties. Israel claimed the port was used to transfer Iranian weapons to the Houthi movement. Iran condemned Israel’s actions and called on the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israel for its actions.
The Houthi movement in Yemen has denied direct support from Iran but has praised the group for its actions in the ongoing conflicts. The Houthi movement is known for its large arsenal of weapons, including missiles and drones, which have been used in attacks against Israel. Israel estimates that around 200 attacks have been conducted by the Houthi movement from Yemen, with most being intercepted but some causing casualties. The recent drone attack that hit an apartment building in Tel Aviv was claimed by the Houthi movement, leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes on the port of Hodeidah. Israel stated that the strikes were necessary to stop terror attacks conducted by the Houthi movement against Israel.
The port of Hodeidah in Yemen has long been considered a hub for Iranian weapon supplies to the Houthi movement, but it also serves as a lifeline for humanitarian assistance entering the country. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, including famine and disease. Despite a ceasefire, fighting continues in the region. Iran condemned Israel’s actions at the port of Hodeidah, calling them violations of international law and the U.N. Charter. The Iranian Foreign Minister praised the Yemeni people for supporting the Palestinians against Israeli crimes.
The Houthi movement in Yemen has vowed to seek revenge against Israel for the strikes at Hodeidah, and the IDF reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen. The conflict between Israel and the Houthi movement, supported by Iran, is part of a larger regional power struggle, with Israel fighting against what it sees as Iran’s aggressive proxies. The situation in the region remains tense, with ongoing attacks and retaliation between the parties involved. The U.N. Security Council has been called upon to address the situation and condemn Israel for its actions in Yemen.
