Iranian FM Abbas Araqchi stated the U.S. has no authority over Iran’s foreign policy, critiquing President Trump’s military actions in Yemen against the Houthis. He demanded the U.S. cease support for violence in the region. Russian FM Sergei Lavrov emphasized the need for political dialogue to resolve the crisis.
On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asserted that the United States lacks the authority to influence Iran’s foreign policy. This statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning regarding the actions of Yemen’s Houthi group. In his remarks on social media platform X, Araqchi emphasized, “The United States Government has no authority, or business, dictating Iranian foreign policy.”
Araqchi further condemned U.S. actions, demanding an end to what he characterized as Israel’s violence against Palestinians and the ongoing violence in Yemen. His comments were made in the context of a military operation by the U.S. against the Houthis, which had resulted in significant casualties.
President Trump initiated a major military operation in Yemen, marking the largest U.S. military engagement in the region since his inauguration. This operation reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 31 individuals and aims to continue in the following weeks.
In a related development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov contacted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to express concerns over the military strikes against the Houthis. Lavrov called for an immediate halt to the use of force, advocating instead for political dialogue to avert further violence in the region.
The discourse surrounding Iran’s foreign policy has intensified, with Iranian officials maintaining that the U.S. has no jurisdiction over their policies. The ongoing military operations in Yemen have sparked international responses, highlighting the need for dialogue over military action. Both Iran and Russia have voiced serious concerns regarding U.S. strategies in the region.
Original Source: al24news.com
