North Korea has strongly condemned recent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, calling them a violation of international law and a breach of the country’s sovereignty. The strikes, which targeted Houthi forces aligned with Iran in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, reportedly resulted in at least 53 deaths, including women and children, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.
The North Korean ambassador, Ma Dong Hui, condemned the strikes as “a violent violation of the U.N. Charter” and an infringement on Yemen’s territorial sovereignty. He criticized the U.S. for its military actions, calling them reckless and driven by geopolitical ambitions. Ma emphasized that the U.S. actions could never be justified and expressed grave concern over the situation.
In response, the U.S. Defense Department confirmed that the strikes involved more than 30 targets and were carried out by fighter jets launched from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. The U.S. said the strikes were aimed at degrading Houthi capabilities and preventing further attacks on international shipping in the region.
This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding military interventions and the geopolitical stakes in the Middle East, with various nations voicing differing opinions on the legitimacy and consequences of such actions.