Houthis will continue targeting Israel-linked ships in Red Sea: spokesman
SANAA, Yemen (AFP/Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi rebels will continue targeting Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea despite overnight air strikes by the US and Britain, their spokesman said on Friday.
"We affirm that there is absolutely no justification for this aggression against Yemen, as there was no threat to international navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas, and the targeting was and will continue to affect Israeli ships or those heading to the ports of occupied Palestine," Mohammed Abdulsalam posted on X, formerly Twitter.
Russia Condemns strikes
"The US air strikes on Yemen are another example of the Anglo-Saxons' perversion of UN Security Council resolutions." Zakharova said the strikes showed a "complete disregard for international law" and were "escalating the situation in the region". Russia also called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Friday to discuss the issue.
Attacks a breach of international laws: Iran
"These attacks are a clear violation of Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a breach of international laws. These attacks will only contribute to insecurity and instability in the region.”
US full partner in massacres by Zionists: Hezbollah
"The American aggression confirms once again that the US is a full partner in the tragedies and massacres committed by the Zionist enemy in Gaza and the region."
Saudi Arabia calls for restraint
Called for restraint and "avoiding escalation" after the strikes and said it was monitoring the situation with "great concern". "The kingdom emphasizes the importance of maintaining the security and stability of the Red Sea region, as the freedom of navigation in it is an international demand."
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte
"The US-British action is based on the right of self-defence, aims to protect free passage and is focused on de-escalation. The Netherlands, with its long history as a sea-faring country, places significant importance on the right of free passage and supports this targeted operation."
