The world is responding to US and British attacks on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen

The United States and Britain have launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen against Iran-aligned Houthi rebels that have targeted international shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis, who support the Palestinian group Hamas, called the attack "barbaric" and warned that they would continue to target ships bound for Israel. So far there has been no comment from Israel. Below is the international response to the attack, which threatens to escalate tensions in the region further.

IRAN

The Foreign Office said: “This attack was carried out as part of an effort to extend the full support of the United States and the United Kingdom to the war crimes committed by the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people and the civilians of the besieged. The Gaza Strip in the last 100 days.”. Name. shelf. "This attack is a clear violation of Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity and a violation of international law," Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Khanani said.

Saudi Arabia

The Foreign Office said it was following the situation with "great concern" following the strike and urged people to remain calm and "avoid escalation".

"The kingdom emphasizes the importance of maintaining security and stability in the Red Sea region, as freedom of navigation is necessary at the international level," the statement said. camel

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the airstrikes, saying the United States and Britain were "trying to turn the Red Sea into a sea of ​​blood."

"All these actions are disproportionate uses of force," he said, adding: "Israel is also using disproportionate force in Palestine."

Jordan

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Israel's attack on the Gaza Strip, ongoing war crimes against the Palestinian people, and impunity for violations of international law are responsible for increasing tensions in the region.

According to state media, stability and security in the Safadi region are closely linked. He added: "The international community is at a crossroads of humanitarian, moral, legal and security issues." He will either do his duty to stop Israel's arrogant aggression and protect civilians, or he will allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his extremist ministers to drag us into a regional war that threatens global peace.

Nato

“These attacks are defensive and designed to preserve freedom of navigation on one of the world's most important waterways. (The Houthis) must stop their attacks,” a spokesman for the military alliance said.

“Houthi forces receive support, supplies, and equipment from Iran. Therefore, Tehran has a special responsibility to control its proxies," the spokesman added.

NATO was not involved in the attack, but the United States and Britain were part of the alliance, and two other NATO members, the Netherlands and Canada, supported it.

Hezbollah

Lebanon's Hezbollah, an ally of Iran and the Houthis, said the US strike reaffirmed the "full partnership" between the United States and Israel.

"The United States is a full partner in the tragedy and massacre of Zionist enemies in the Gaza Strip and the region," the group said in a statement.

Hamas

Hamas condemned the attack and said in a statement that it takes responsibility for the consequences of the attacks by the US and UK governments on regional security.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad

The Gaza Strip-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad group said the incident confirmed the US government was "waging a genocidal war against the Palestinian people of the Gaza Strip." "We urge Arabs and Muslims to take action to repel attacks on Yemen to protect Muslim holy sites in Gaza and Palestine."

Russia

Russia said the attack violated international law and misused a UN Security Council resolution that called on the Houthis to stop attacking the shipping route.

"US airstrikes in Yemen are another example of Anglo-Saxons distorting UN Security Council resolutions," said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Zakharova said the strike was "a complete disregard for international law" and "damaged the situation in the region".

France

France condemned Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea and called for an immediate halt. "Through these armed actions, the Houthis bear great responsibility for worsening the situation in the region," the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Germany

Germany's foreign ministry said the airstrikes were aimed at preventing further attacks. "We aim to reduce tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea," the ministry said in a statement.

Belgium

Belgian Foreign Minister Haja Lahbib told X that Belgium is working with partners in the European Union and the United States to restore security in the Red Sea region and prevent its impact. "The continued attacks by the Houthis pose a real threat to regional stability and represent an escalation that is in no one's interest," he wrote.

Netherlands

"These US and UK actions are based on the right of self-defense, are aimed at protecting free movement, and are focused on reducing tensions. "As a nation with a long history of navigation, the Netherlands values ​​freedom of movement and supports these targeted operations," said Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Denmark

Denmark fully supports the US and UK strikes, according to a statement by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Locke Rasmussen.

Oman

Oman condemned the military action by a "friendly country", state media reported. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said the attack was against his country's advice and added to an already dangerous situation.

US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell

McConnell praised the US-led coalition's operation against "Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists responsible for violently disrupting international trade and attacking American ships in the Red Sea."

"President Biden's decision to use military force against Iran's allies is overdue. "We hope this operation reflects a permanent change in the Biden administration's approach to Iran and its allies," he said.

US Democratic Party Representative Roe Hanna

Hanna said President Joe Biden "needs to come to Congress before he attacks the Houthis in Yemen and drags us into another conflict in the Middle East." “This is the First Amendment. "Whether there's a Democrat or a Republican in the White House, I'll support him."

Val Hoyle, representative of the US Democratic Party

Hoyle noted that "the raid was not authorized by Congress." "The Constitution is clear: Congress has the sole authority to authorize military intervention in foreign conflicts. Regardless of political party, every president must first go to Congress and request military authorization."

British MP Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn, a British MP and former Labor leader, said the military action was a "reckless escalation that will lead to more death and suffering". “It is unfortunate that there was no consultation with the National Assembly. When will we learn from our mistakes and understand that war is not the solution? Diane Abbott, Member of the British Parliament

British Independent MP Diane Abbott said the British government should have supported the ceasefire in Gaza but instead "sent fighter jets to support the United States against the Houthis".

"Without congressional approval, I don't know where this is going to end," Abbott X said.