TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi stated that the Yemeni nation's stand and resistance alongside the Palestinians will deter the crimes of the Zionist regime and change the equations in favor of the oppressed people of Gaza.

In a phone conversation with Mahdi al-Mashat, Chairman of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen, While honoring the support of the people and combatants of Yemen for the oppressed and powerful people of Gaza, Ebrahim Raeisi stated that these supports make the Islamic Ummah proud and will remain in minds of freedom-seeking nations in the world.

Referring to the deceitful and hypocritical behavior of the Western countries regarding the criminal actions of the Zionist regime, he considered the US and the Western countries as the biggest violators of human rights in the world today.

He clarified that the silence and inaction of these countries and international organizations during six months of horrific crimes and genocide in Gaza has encouraged the Zionist regime to commit more crimes and increase tension in the region.

The Iranian president also noted the development of relations between Iran and Yemen will benefit the two countries, two nations, and the Islamic world.

Mahdi al-Mashat, for his part, congratulated the honorable operation of Iran's armed forces against the aggressive action of the Zionist regime in attacking the Iranian consulate in Syria.

Chairman of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen stated that Iran's armed forces operation restored honor and dignity to the Islamic nation, emphasizing that the Resistance Front is united and always adheres to confronting the Zionist regime and supporting Iran.

He also emphasized his country is interested in expanding and strengthening relations and interactions with Iran in various fields.

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