Yemeni Official Praises Iran’s Role in Breaking Sana’a Airport Blockade
Yemeni Deputy Foreign Minister and Expatriates Affairs Minister Abdulwahid Aburas praised the Islamic Republic of Iran for its role in breaking the blockade imposed on Sana’a International Airport, describing the move as a source of pride and appreciation for the Yemeni people and a reflection of the deep fraternal ties between the two nations.
In a statement, Aburas said Yemeni airspace witnessed two contrasting scenes on the same day: one represented by a civilian aircraft carrying patients, wounded individuals, humanitarian cases, and official delegations, and the other by warplanes carrying bombs and missiles aimed at killing Yemenis and destroying infrastructure and civilian facilities.
“The Yemeni people will clearly understand the significance of these two messages and will build their future positions accordingly,” he said.
Aburas added that, on the other side, Yemen demonstrated steadfastness, resilience, military capability, and high combat readiness, marking a new phase in reclaiming rights, confronting Saudi aggression, and taking initial steps toward ending the blockade and deterring further attacks.
He further asserted that the Saudi leadership must recognize that today’s Yemen is stronger than it was in the past, stressing that the suffering endured by the Yemeni people must come to an end regardless of the challenges or developments facing the country.
The deputy foreign minister also condemned violations of Yemeni airspace by Saudi warplanes, saying the incidents reflected the kingdom’s continued role in the conflict and accusing it of acting on behalf of external interests.
Concluding his remarks, Aburas reiterated the Yemeni people’s appreciation for Iran’s humanitarian initiative and its support in facilitating the transport of patients, wounded civilians, and stranded travelers through Sana’a International Airport amid exceptional circumstances confronting the Islamic world.
Since 2015, Sana’a International Airport has been subjected to a comprehensive closure by the US- Saudi aggression, effectively strangling the Yemeni capital’s only civilian air link to the outside world. The closure has deprived millions of Yemenis of their fundamental right to travel, seek medical treatment abroad, and maintain family and commercial ties.
Sana’a authorities have consistently condemned this measure as a form of collective punishment and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.