Yemen

2 Yemenis killed in artillary attack amid peace talks

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Local media in Yemen said on Monday that two civilians were killed in Saada province in the north of the country in an artillery attack.

2 Yemeni children killed in landmine explosion

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – News sources reported that 2 children were killed due to a landmine explosion.

Sana'a official dismisses Western project to divide Yemen

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The head of the Sana'a government says the West and the Israeli regime are pushing for a project to divide Yemen as people in Yemen celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Yemen's Unity.

Iranian diplomat, UN envoy confer on resolving Yemen crisis

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs discussed Yemen issues with the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Grundberg on Monday via videoconference.

British maritime agency says vessel attacked in Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Britain's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency claimed on Friday that it has received reports of a vessel under attack south of Yemen's coastal town of Nishtun.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran backs any initiative to end siege of Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iran welcomes any initiative, plan, and action that leads to the lifting of the blockade of Yemen, the Iranian Foreign Minister said in a meeting with the spokesman of Yemen Ansarullah.

Iranian diplomat, UN official confer on regional issues

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian FM’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji and UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths held talks on regional issues.

At least 85 killed, 322 injured in Yemen stampede

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – At least 75 people were killed and hundreds injured in a stampede in Yemen’s capital, according to Houthi officials and media.

Plane carrying freed Yemeni prisoners arrives in Sanaa

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – A flight carrying Yemeni prisoners arrived in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said.

Sullivan, bin Salman discuss Iran, Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) –US National Security Advisor and Saudi Crown Prince spoke by phone Tuesday, and discussed a number of global and regional matters including Iran and Yemen.

Iran urges Islamic Ummah to defend Palestine against Zionists

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Pointing to the brutal attacks of Zionists on the al-Aqsa Mosque and the Palestinians, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson urged the Islamic Ummah to take proper measures regarding this issue and defend the Palestinians.

Omani, Saudi delegations hold meeting with Yemen's al-Mashat

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Delegations from Oman and Saudi Arabia met and held talks with the Chairman of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen Mahdi al-Mashat in Sanaa on Sunday, Arab news sources reported.

Sana'a hosts tripartite meeting of Yemen, Oman, S Arabia

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Omani-mediated talks between the Saudi and Yemeni delegations are underway in Sana'a to reach a ceasefire and lift the blockade on the impoverished country.

Saudi delegation meets Yemeni officials in Sana'a

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The delegation of Saudi Arabia, which arrived in Sana'a on Sunday evening, met with Mehdi Al-Mashat, Chairman of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen and other Yemeni officials.

2 ISIL terrorists killed in suicide explosion in Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Yemeni Interior Ministry spokesman announced the death of two takfiri terrorists in a suicide explosion in Yemen's capital of Sanaa on Friday.

Tehran reacts to remarks of US envoy for Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani in a tweet reacted to the recent remarks of the US special envoy for Yemen who demanded Iran's help to end the Yemeni crisis.

In holy Ramadan month;

Raeisi stresses boosting unity, integrity of Islamic Ummah

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Leaders of Islamic countries should realize the unity and integrity of the Islamic Ummah by relying on the teachings of the Quran and adhering to the spirituality of the holy month of Ramadan, the Iranian president said.

Iran welcomes prisoner swap deal in Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani has welcomed the prisoner swap deal in Yemen that was signed under the supervision of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Ex-Saudi intelligence chief:

Tehran-Riyadh agreement to affect regional developments

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Former Saudi intelligence chief Turki Al-Faisal expressed hope that the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia will be a game-changer for the region.

Iran FM:

"If all goes well, we'll see prisoners swap with US"

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that Tehran and Washington could witness the exchange of prisoners if all goes well.

Saudi Army targets N Yemen with drone, artillery attacks

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Local sources in Yemen's Sa'dah reported that the Saudi Army targeted the province with drone and artillery attacks.

Sana'a condemns US activities in Al-Mahra

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) –The Yemeni Executive Board of the Alliance of Political Parties and Forces against Aggression condemned the US and British moves in the southern and eastern regions of the occupied Yemeni territories.

US drone attack on Yemen leaves 2 killed

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Local sources in Yemen's Marib province reported that two people were killed during a drone attack launched by the United States on Sunday night.

Bomb explosion in S Yemen leaves 6 killed, injured

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Two soldiers were killed and 4 other people were wounded following a bomb explosion in Yemen's Abyan province, news sources reported on Thursday night.

Saudi-led coalition targets Yemen with airstrikes, artillery

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Saudi-led coalition forces have again targeted areas in Yemen's Al Hudaydah province with airstrikes and artillery attacks during the past day.

Saudi artillery attack on Yemen's Saada leaves 3 casualties

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The Saudi military renewed attacks on the border areas of the Yemeni Saada province that left 1 dead and 2 wounded.

Saudi artillery attack on Yemeni Saada leaves 8 casualties

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Saudi military shelled border areas of Yemeni Saada province with artillery on Friday morning that left 1 dead and 7 wounded.

Saudis attack on Yemen leaves 2 martyred, 4 injured

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Six Yemeni civilians were martyred and injured in the new Saudi attacks on northern Yemen, media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Yemeni PM hails Iran support for Resistance Front

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Yemen's Prime Minister Abdel-Aziz bin Habtour hailed the support of Iran for the Yemenis in combating the cruel aggression against their country.