Global Response to US and UK Airstrikes on Houthi Positions in Yemen

 The United States and the United Kingdom have initiated a series of airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi rebels aligned with Iran. The rebels, supporting the Palestinian group Hamas, denounced the attacks as "barbaric" and declared that US and UK interests are now considered "legitimate targets." The Houthi statement also threatened to continue targeting Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea. Yemenis gathered to condemn the strikes, with the Saudi-backed government blaming the Houthis for dragging the country into military confrontation. International reactions include.

Iran:

Iran condemned the attacks, stating that they are in support of the US and UK's backing of the Zionist regime's war crimes against Palestinians. Iran sees the strikes as a violation of Yemen's sovereignty and international laws.

Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia called for restraint, emphasizing the importance of maintaining security and stability in the Red Sea region. They highlighted the international demand for freedom of navigation in the area.

Turkey:

President Erdogan condemned the strikes, accusing the US and UK of trying to turn the Red Sea into a "sea of blood." He criticized the disproportionate use of force, drawing parallels with Israel's actions in Palestine.

Jordan:

Jordan expressed concern over Israeli aggression in Gaza, linking it to rising tensions in the region. The foreign minister called for international responsibility to end Israel's actions and protect civilians.

Egypt:

Egypt expressed deep concern over the escalation in the Red Sea and airstrikes in Yemen, calling for united international and regional efforts to reduce instability in the region.

NATO:

NATO characterized the strikes as defensive, aiming to preserve freedom of navigation. They pointed to Houthi forces' support from Iran and urged Tehran to rein in its proxies. While NATO was not directly involved, the US and UK are alliance members.

Hezbollah:

Hezbollah, an ally of Iran and the Houthis, claimed that the US aggression confirms Washington's full partnership with Israel in the region's tragedies and massacres.

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad:

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad condemned the strikes, holding the US and UK governments responsible for the impacts on regional security. They called on the Arab and Islamic nations to reject the aggression against Yemen. These international reactions reflect a complex and tense situation in the region.