Showing posts with label Decisive Storm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Decisive Storm. Show all posts
Monday, March 30, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
'Persona non grata' - Iranian MPs pursue to cancel Erdogan's visit to Tehran.
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'Persona non grata' - Iranian MPs pursue to cancel Erdogan's visit to Tehran. (TAZ).
The upcoming trip of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyep Erdogan to Iran should be cancelled due to his recent anti-Iran remarks, Iranian MP Esmaeel Kowsari said.
Kowsari, who is a member of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said Erdogan should be notified that if he talks nonsense about Iran, he will be dealt with, Iran’s Fars news agency reported on March 29.
“Even if the foreign affairs ministry takes no step in this regard, we will oblige them to do it,” Kowsari said.
Erdogan is due to visit Tehran in early April.
The Turkish president earlier accused Iran of trying to dominate the Middle East and its efforts have begun to annoy Ankara, as well as Saudi Arabia and Gulf Arab countries.
Prior to that, Turkey said it supports the Saudi-led military operation against Houthi forces (a Shia group) in Yemen and called on the militia group and its “foreign supporters” to abandon acts which threaten peace and security in the region.
“Iran is trying to dominate the region,” Erdogan said at a press conference. “This is really not tolerable and Iran has to see this.”
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif severely criticized Erdogan over the latter's recent remarks against the Islamic Republic.
“Those who have inflicted irreparable damage with their strategic mistakes and high ambitions would better adopt wise policies to use existing potentials in preserving regional peace and integrity,” Zarif said.
Zarif said that Iran highly regards its strategic relations with Turkey in different spheres, adding that under the current circumstances all countries must work toward establishing peace and preventing insecurity in the region.
Friday, March 27, 2015
'Moderate & peaceful' Iran Escalates Naval Threats Against U.S. & World In Persian Gulf.
'Moderate and peaceful' Iran Escalates Naval Threats Against U.S. In Persian Gulf. (Memri).
Since Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) conducted the Great Prophet 9 maneuvers on February 25-27, 2015, which culminated in a takeover and sinking of a model of an American Nimitz-class aircraft carrier,[1] the Iranian regime has escalated its naval threats against the U.S.
These have included threats to take over and sink American aircraft carriers and other warships; to close the Strait of Hormuz and Bab El-Mandeb; to carry out large-scale missile attacks inside and outside the Persian Gulf; and to mine the Persian Gulf.
Tehran's recognition of its technological inferiority vis-à-vis the West has long since led it to adopt an asymmetric strategy,[2] including a naval aspect; this naval strategy relies, inter alia, on the use of suicide attacks and on Iran's missile capabilities.[3]
During the Great Prophet 9 maneuvers, IRGC deputy commander Hossein Salami said that according to Iran's strategic plan, Iran would attempt to take over aircraft carriers, and that if these attempts were met with resistance, but it would sink them if it encountered resistance. He noted that Iran would fire missile barrages, and that since it has accurately hit a vessel 60 meters long, it could easily target American aircraft carriers. IRGC naval commander Ali Fadavi said that vessels in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and the northern Indian Ocean are all within range of Iran's missiles and under the threat of its warships.
In early March 2015, Hossein Dalirian, a journalist for the website Tasnim, which is close to the IRGC, tweeted images of an IRGC speedboat approaching American ships in the Persian Gulf and photographing them.
Recently, regime officials and mouthpieces have also renewed threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. Ali Fadavi threatened to close it in response to American interference, while the regime mouthpiece Kayhan called for its closure and stated that Iran needed to cause the West economic damage similar to the damage caused to Iran by the sanctions.
At the same time, Nasim Online, a website close to the IRGC, explained that Tehran's recent threats to close the Strait of Hormuz would be actualized only if Iran were to be attacked.[4]
Also, following the Houthi takeover of the regime in Sana'a, Yemen, there was a proliferation of statements on the Iranian presence in Bab El-Mandeb and on the rise of a decisive Iranian naval force in the Persian Gulf and on the Mediterranean coast.
This paper will review Iran's recent naval threats:
In a March 5, 2015 interview with Iranian TV, IRGC deputy commander Hossein Salami explained that Iran would rather take over than sink American aircraft carriers and warships, but that it would sink them if it encountered resistance: "Our goal is to disable the warships and take them over, not sink [them]. The reason is humanitarian, since these warships hold 6,000 crew. We will sink them only if there is resistance...
"Aircraft carriers are customarily an international symbol of the superpowers, especially of America. These warships are dispersed across the world, and the superpowers, especially America, gain a political boost from their intimidation factor. You would be hard pressed to find countries that believe they can overcome this asset. Iran is among the few countries that have overcome the image that the enemy wishes to create regarding its strength. These forces are supposedly large, but at the same time, they are vulnerable. If any nation decides to overcome a certain phenomenon, it will undoubtedly use all the necessary means to defeat that force..."
Referring to surface-to-sea missiles, Salami added: "These mobile missiles are launched while completely invisible and undetectable... One of our strategic goals is to reduce the deviation of these missiles, and today, thanks to the efforts of Iran's revolutionary youth, the surface-to-sea missiles have zero deviation, and when a missile is fired, it is aimed at the stern of the warship. We are able to launch hundreds of such missiles simultaneously...
"The Khalij-e Fars is a ballistic missile that is different from a cruise missile. It has extraordinary in-atmosphere velocity, and can hit a moving target hundreds of kilometers away with zero deviation... This missile was successfully launched during the recent maneuvers, and managed to strike a moving vessel 60 meters [long]. When a ballistic missile can deliver a pinpoint strike to a target several times smaller than an aircraft carrier, is it not the time to realize that the aircraft carrier story is over? ... In effect, we will not fire one or two missiles, but huge barrages..."[5]
Kayhan: Why Shouldn't Iran Close The Strait Of Hormuz?
On February 28, 2015, the regime mouthpiece Kayhan called for closing the Strait of Hormuz. An article titled "The Strait of Hormuz – A Tool For Sanctions Against Sanctions" stated that "some 68% of the world's oil and gas reserves pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and [therefore] the security of the Strait of Hormuz plays a key role in the world's uninterrupted supply of energy... Their closure would be a nightmare for America and the global economy.
Aside from the deadly impact of shutting down the world's energy lifeline, the most important aspect is the impact of the challenge to American hegemony. It has indeed been challenged in several other arenas, but [closing the Strait of Hormuz] could make it the graveyard of the American superpower...
"Western countries, chiefly America, have turned Iran's civilian nuclear activity into a political matter, and are using this conflict to leverage sanctions to achieve their goals.
Under these circumstances, and when the Islamic Republic has the capability, why shouldn't it close the Strait of Hormuz in response to Western sanctions? If Western countries disrupt oil sales and harm Iran's economy by using their leverage, why should Iran allow them easy access to energy? ..."Why not use all our leverage against the enemy?
The Great Prophet 9 maneuvers were a practical exercise in doing this, and the Americans, more than anyone else, internalized their clear message that the option of sanctions will not be without their price, and could involve specific conflicts [for the Americans]."[7]
Iranian Officials: Iran Has A Presence In Bab El-Mandeb
In addition, in the wake of the recent Houthi takeover of Sana'a, Iranian officials announced an Iranian presence in Bab El-Mandeb. On March 9, 2015, Iranian Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Shamkhani stated: "Iran has linked to Bab El-Mandeb and to the Mediterranean."[8] Iranian Army naval commander Habibollah Sayyari also noted: "There are nine important sea passages in the world, and Iran oversees five of them... The security of the Gulf of Aden and the international waters are important to Iran... it is the countries of the region that must provide this security. We are not interested in showing up in the Gulf of Aden on another country's orders, but wish to maintain close cooperation [in this matter] with the countries of the region [apparently a reference to Yemen]."[9]
IRGC Weekly: Closing Bab El-Mandeb Will Endanger Europe
On March 2, 2015, the IRGC weekly Sobh-e Sadeq stated: "Saudi Arabia, America, and their allies are attempting to prevent the rise of another Shi'ite government in the region [referring to Yemen] and its joining the resistance axis. Therefore, they are attempting to Syrianize Yemen by injecting ISIS terrorism [into it] and strengthening Al-Qaeda there. This is the scenario that threatens the region more than anything, and whose implementation will create many problems that will boil over onto its perpetrators.
"In any event, Yemen has an extremely delicate geopolitical position, stemming in part from its location in the Gulf of Aden and Bab El-Mandeb. [Yemen's] location links the East and the West. These days, Europe imports 3.5 million barrels of oil through this strait, and if the crisis [in Yemen] worsens and Bab El-Mandeb is closed, it would create a precarious situation. We cannot forget that Europe is in a delicate situation with regard to energy because of its current conflict with Russia."[10]
Javan Daily: A New And Decisive Naval Force Is Emerging In The Region Of The Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Coast
Tehran's aspirations to emerge as an anti-Western naval force in the Persian Gulf and on the Mediterranean coast were clearly reflected in statements by the Javan daily, which is close to the IRGC. On March 11, 2015, it wrote: "The recent IRGC maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz and the military maneuvers carried out previously in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean show that the era of Western bullying in this region, which was based on naval forces, is over. In this region, a new naval force is emerging – a force that has both decisive control in the strategic Persian Gulf, and has become a decisive force on the Mediterranean coast, thanks to its strategic link to its allies in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, and among the Palestinian resistance groups."[11]
IRGC Deputy Commander On Laying Sea Mines: It Would Take The Enemy Months To Clear A Single Path
In a March 5, 2015 interview with Iranian TV, IRGC deputy commander Hossein Salami discussed mining the Strait of Hormuz: "In the [Great Prophet 9] maneuvers we carried out various exercises showing Iran's capabilities, but some of our capabilities will remain secret until the moment they are utilized... The Great Prophet 9 maneuvers included 30 minelayers, but in principle these vessels comprise hundreds of units with different navigational capabilities as well as different types of mines that are laid at different depths and use different types of triggers.
"In this scenario, all the enemy's minesweepers in the region will labor for months to clear a single path. This is an impossible task on the battlefield. This is one of our capabilities..."[12] Hmmm.....The U.S. should have taken on Iran six years ago, instead Obama allowed them to get stronger. Read the full story here.
'There she blows' - Iran's Fars News: "Houthis preparing to shut Bab al-Mandeb strait"
'There she blows' - Iran's Fars News: "Houthis preparing to shut Bab al-Mandeb strait"(Now).
Houthis could close the vital Bab al-Mandeb seaway and conduct missile strikes on Saudi Arabia.
BEIRUT - As the Saudi-led coalition presses its military campaign against the Tehran-backed Houthis in Yemen, Iranian press outlets have published reports on the Houthis’ purported ability to dramatically escalate the conflict.
Fars News Agency reported Friday that the Houthis were preparing to shut the key Bab al-Mandeb strait linking the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea.
“There are confirmed reports showing that preparations [by Houthi forces] are underway to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait by using ground-to-sea missiles,” the Iranian news agency cited informed sources as saying.
“This defensive scenario has been under study for several months now.”
Fars added that the “takeover of [Mokha] port facilitated [Houthis’] access to Bab al-Mandeb,” in reference to reports earlier in the week that the Iranian-backed fighters had entered the western port town, which is located approximately 70 kilometers north of the strait.
A top US military official stressed Thursday after Saudi Arabia launched its air strikes on Houthi military positions in Yemen that Washington would work to ensure the security of the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
“We would work in conjunction with our GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) partners to ensure that those straits remain open,” US Central Command chief General Lloyd Austin told a US Senate hearing.
“It is one of our core interests to ensure that we have free flow of commerce through [Bab al-Mandeb and Hormuz].”
As part of the Saudi-led “Operation Decisive Storm,” Egypt has dispatched warships southward to Bab al-Mandeb while two US destroyers have reportedly deployed to the area.
Iranian press outlets have also highlighted the threat of retaliatory Houthi missile attacks on Saudi territory.
A member of the Iranian parliament’s foreign policy and national security committee issued a stark warning to Riyadh, saying the Houthis possessed missiles capable of hitting deep within Saudi Arabia.
“Saudi Arabia is well aware that the Yemeni people and armed forces are capable of targeting the military bases of Saudi Arabia at a distance of 500 kilometers inside that country,” MP Mohammad Hassan Asafari told Fars News Agency Friday.
The Houthis seized a number of Yemeni heavy weapon systems during their blistering campaign against government forces, including Yemen’s largest ballistic missile base overlooking Sanaa.
Saudi Arabia’s envoy to the US also warned during his Thursday press conference announcing the start of his country’s military campaign that Houthis were in possession of ballistic missiles.
Iran’s Khabar Online news outlet echoed Asafari’s missile warning, publishing an article that the Houthis have the capabilities to strike against Saudi and Western interests across the region.
“Now the Houthis also have the necessary pretext to launch military operations and retaliatory strikes deep inside Saudi territory, in Bab Al-Mandeb, the Red Sea, and even the Strait of Hormuz,” according to a translation of the report prepared by the Middle East Media Research Institute.
“The foremost high priority targets for them are the oil fields, tankers, and industry.” Hmmm.....I see oil prices getting a huge spike.
@MFS001 I don't think Iran would think of closure of the straits. It knows it will bring the anger of the world on it.
— COPTIC NATIONALISM (@DioscorusBoles) March 26, 2015
@DioscorusBoles Yemen is the lock on the outlet. :)
— MFS - The Other News (@MFS001) March 26, 2015
Update:
Egypt seizes Bab el Mandeb ahead of Iran.. WAR AHEAD? Lead from behind - DEBKA: In a surprise step,... http://t.co/a8HyqjljNP
— Epa Minondas (@WTEpaminondas) March 27, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Video - Yemen - 3 hours ago of Sana'a night sky of still ongoing airstrikes.
Video of attack earlier during the night before.
Iranian FM Asks S. Arabia to Immediately Halt Invasion of Yemen
Iranian FM Asks S. Arabia to Immediately Halt Invasion of Yemen. (Fars).
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
called on Riyadh to immediately stop its attack on Yemen, stressing
Tehran's efforts to control the crisis.
"We
want an immediate halt to Saudi Arabia's military operations in Yemen,"
Zarif said in an interview with Iran-based Arabic-language al-Alam news
channel in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Thursday.
Stressing that the Saudi airstrikes are a blatant
disrespect and violation of Yemen's sovereignty, he warned that the
Saudi military operations would yield no results but bloodshed.
Zarif underscored that the airstrikes will
entangle the region in more tensions, and said, "We will make all our
efforts to control the crisis in Yemen."
Earlier today, the Iranian foreign ministry
deplored the Thursday morning air strike against Yemen which killed and
wounded tens of innocent civilians, calling it a "dangerous" move
against the international obligations requiring respect for countries'
national sovereignty.
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes against Yemen early Thursday, one day after the US-backed Yemeni president fled the country.
US President Barack Obama authorized the provision
of logistical and intelligence support to the military operations,
National Security Council Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan said late
Wednesday night.
She added that while US forces were not taking
direct military action in Yemen, Washington was establishing a Joint
Planning Cell with Saudi Arabia to coordinate US military and
intelligence support.
Video - Yemen's Houthi TV airs video of airstrikes' aftermath
HT:
Military and civilian targeted ion #Saudi led coalition against #Houthis in #Sanaa #yemen says: https://t.co/1V7xZF1ujR #Yemen.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015Yemen - Saudi led anti Houthi operation "Decisive Storm" - Live Updates.
TELLING tweet by official @Iran Twitter account.
#proxywar pic.twitter.com/S6kmLJYrEx
— Conflict Reporter (@Conflict_Report) March 26, 2015
- 30 UAE fighter jets, 15 Bahrainis, 15 Kuwaiti, and 10 Qatari are deployed for Yemen campaign as part of the Saudi-led coalition against the Huthis, Al Arabiya reported.
- Jordan is sending 6 fighter jets, Morocco 6, and Sudan 3 to take part in Saudi-led coalition.
- The saudi-led coalition operation is code-named Operation Hazm. - Iran condemns Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen.
- Saudi media said the kingdom has 100 fighter jets, 150,000 soldiers and naval units ready for deployment. Saudi sources said ground attack may be needed.
- Pakistan said it was studying a Saudi request to participate in the operation.
-Al Arabiya said aircraft from UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Sudan and Bahrain are part of Saudi-led coalition and are taking part in Operation Hazm. Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan and Sudan are ready to send ground troops.
Shiite #ISIS, Houthis of Yemen,have butchered Sunnis,still, their logo reads:"Death to USA,Death to Israel,Damn Jews" pic.twitter.com/uLFVjcfl2k
— Mudar Zahran (@Mudar_Zahran) March 26, 2015@EjmAlrai https://t.co/vwiFSNBLi0
— orit perlov (@oritperlov) March 26, 2015Arab Summit is due 28-29.It is only then when Arabs will give auto-legitimacy2 their action by a "request of President Hadi" 2 invade #Yemen
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015#Houthi "If this aggression continue on our land, we shall consider there are no borders and no limits for our answer" . #Yemen
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015If you have time, watch this 43-minute BBC documentary: #Yemen - The Rise of the Houthis. http://t.co/bI4ig2Lbcu
— Harald Doornbos (@HaraldDoornbos) March 26, 2015Who is contributing what to #OpDecisiveStorm? Check this infograghic from Alarabiya. @akhbar #Yemen -> pic.twitter.com/YAnvxAhvRK
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) March 26, 2015Excellent piece on how instability in #Yemen has affected the #oil industry #energy market http://t.co/EweuvjCHC3 pic.twitter.com/6y3Bhfp8zy"
— Rajeev Suri (@rsuri54) March 26, 2015#Pakistan cleared its position to #OpDecisiveStorm :"Will intervene if #SaudiArabia is in danger". This means no participation.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia intensify security at oil facilities, nationwide over #Yemen events pic.twitter.com/gsatICTS8N http://t.co/lbWEOOe7R3
— rdotm (@rdotm) March 26, 2015
Ali al-Ahmed: Saudi airstrikes on #Yemen big miscalculation pic.twitter.com/I6LWQdJTaB http://t.co/EibneIve2P
— rdotm (@rdotm) March 26, 2015
Obama Let #Iran Block US Access to the Persian Gulf | FrontPage Magazine http://t.co/LVlzLc2dpP #Yemen
— Joy Keller (@JoyKeller1) March 26, 2015
RT @BI_Defense
This #map shows the divisions within #Yemen http://t.co/fyGPmFZoF1 pic.twitter.com/wZ82fl4mzG
— Wali Zahid (@walizahid) March 26, 2015
“@zaidbenjamin: #Iran and terrorists groups should pull out from #Yemen - Erdogan to France 24”of course coz terrorism is exclusive to suni
— chahira (@chahirahallaba) March 26, 2015
RT @PressTV
#Iran FM Zarif : Saudi-led military operation violates sovereignty of #Yemen
— Anonymous (@Prattt111) March 26, 2015
#Abbas pays his dues to #KSA and backs the invasion of #Yemen. Talk about priorities. #FreePalestine http://t.co/wmqIAdxleo
— Malik Habayeb (@MalikHabayeb) March 26, 2015
US Warships on Standby: #Yemen
http://t.co/S87mK5suXx
@CENTCOM #OpDecisiveStorm
— Kristina Dei (@2kdei) March 26, 2015
AP: Ground operation planned in #Yemen: #Egypt officials - http://t.co/Mv5VxXXdQC
— Hany Rasmy (@hany2m) March 26, 2015
Sudan to provide air, ground forces for Yemen operation: Thu, 2015-03-26 16:04
Khartoum: Sudan is pr... http://t.co/jMy5Mb4HAJ #arabnews
— Tariq Albahussain (@albahussain) March 26, 2015
Oil Rises 6% as Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen: Oil prices rose by almost 6% after Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest... http://t.co/Z2TuGi9Mnj
— Saudi Arabia News (@dlsaudiarabian) March 26, 2015
#Yemen, as we talk pic.twitter.com/4UUMc1CTd7
— Mikel Irizar (@mikeirizar) March 26, 2015
Egyptian warships en route to Gulf of #Aden to support offensive in #Yemen http://t.co/j8dLbyKPzO
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) March 26, 2015
Thousands #Houthi backed Revolutionary Committee rallying in #Sanaa, condemning #OpDecisiveStorm chanting:"Death to #USA.. Death to #Israel"
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Wow!
Iranian-backed #Houthi rebels seized #Yemen's entire MiG-29 fleet in Al Anad it seems.
https://t.co/uhjRrjzgfM pic.twitter.com/4HFXBiU5zk
— Conflict Reporter (@Conflict_Report) March 25, 2015
9 killed by #Saudi led coalition bombing Hajjah https://t.co/TTpFBFSmhI
Salem and Boq'a around #Sanaa #Yemen.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Egypt is the main force capable of sending troops to #Yemen. President SISI said in his last conference: "We need $200 bn".
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Saudi led coalition is concentrating on 2 areas mainly: #Sanaa & #Saada North of the country where a possible ground forces landing.#Yemen
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Arab League endorses Saudi-led operation on Houthis in #Yemen http://t.co/5y41SguZ7N …
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Saudi led coalition close the air and the sea around and above #Yemen.What would happen if #Iran decides to send a military vessel2 d area?
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#BreakingNews:
Powerful Explosion in #Sanaa. Not clear if it is a #Saudi led air raid on Al-Subaha or the reservists military bases. #Yemen
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#SaudiArabia is gathering a large number of regional countries to declare war on #Yemen #Houthis, including #Pakistan and #Morocco.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
An Arab world war? RT“@todayszamancom: #BREAKING #Turkey says supports #Saudi military intervention in #Yemen http://t.co/o7pkQONmfk”
— Anna Ahronheim (@AAhronheim) March 26, 2015
All depend on the Saudi position. If Saudi stops, all will be ok. If not, the escalation will dominate. @YaAbalFazl
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Unlikely that #Iran accepts 4 #Saudi to lead punishment attacks. Will have regional consequences in other parts of the ME.+
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
It's all related...
#SaudiArabia, #Iran and the 'Great Game' in #Yemen
http://t.co/ApIb7E0IpN
— маяковский (@moscow_ghost) March 26, 2015
#Russia called for an immediate cessation of violence, a respect for #Yemen territory and said it won't evacuate its citizens from #Yemen .
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Oman rejected #SaudiArabia demand to participate to the raid. #Houthis were informed of the coalition and the raid before it has started.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Not a coincidence that #SaudiArabia announced "its" war against #Yemen from Washington #USA http://t.co/pDcFEPdhQl
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Turkey says supports Saudi-led military operation in #Yemen (FM Statement)
http://t.co/9wyABfZxAJ
cc
@EjmAlrai
— Dr Shahid (@DR_SHAHID) March 26, 2015
Toll of victims in the air night raid so far: 22 killed and 30 wounded #Sanaa #Yemen.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
More photos on the air raid against #Sanaa #Yemen by #SaudiArabia led coalition in #OpDecisiveStorm v @metesohtaoglu pic.twitter.com/oAIjrMyj4q
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Iran:" Condemn d raid on #Yemen; Request immediate cessation of hostility; Attack contradicts the sovereignty of #Yemen; War will expand".
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Iran Alaeddine Boroujardi: "The smoke of the war in #Yemen will reach #Saudi eyes".
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Foots of the destruction left by the night raid over #Sanaa #Yemen via @metesohtaoglu pic.twitter.com/EzpZX2wbQO
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
7 #Saudi airports stopped all flights in and out of the country and the #yemen airspace is totally closed. #Houthis are preparing for war.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Aircrafts in #Yemen coalition
#Saudi: 100
#UAE: 30
#Bahrain: 15
#Kuwait: 15
#Qatar: 10
#Jordan: 6
#Morocco: 6
#Sudan:3
via @di_an
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
This attack may throw away all previous agreements between #SaudiArabia & #Yemen. Also,Expect a hit2 Saudi allies somewhere else in the ME.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#Houths spox: "If Arabs enter #Yemen, they won't be received with flowers and the country will be their cemetery ".
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#USA President Obama approuve the #Saudi #Jordan/ian attack. #Iran wan't sit and watch unless raids stops (unlikely).
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Confirmed: No (rumours) special forces have landed in #Sanaa. #Yemen.
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
#SaudiArabia #Jordan carried air raids against #Sanaa #Yemen killing at least 13.#USA has assisted in providing intel.Escalation is possible
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015
Iran warns against foreign strikes on Yemeni Houthis
TELLING tweet by official @Iran Twitter account.
#proxywar pic.twitter.com/S6kmLJYrEx
— Conflict Reporter (@Conflict_Report) March 26, 2015Iran warns against foreign strikes on Yemeni Houthis. (Taz).
As Saudi Arabia started air strikes against the Houthis (a Shia group) in Yemen, Iran's top lawmaker warned against any foreign military intervention.
The chairman of the Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy commission, Alaeddin Boroujerdi said Saudi Arabia’s strikes over Yemen, which led to injuring and killing of tens of people there, show Riyadh’s irresponsibility towards the Muslim world’s problems.
“These military interventions will affect Saudi Arabia as well, because the war will be never restricted to any certain point,” he said.
Boroujerdi went on to add that Iran hopes any foreign operation over Yemen must be halted.
Saudi Arabia launched air strikes against the Yemeni Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran.
Earlier, Iran's Press TV channel reported that the Iranian deputy foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Bogdanov in Moscow on March 25 and the sides discussed the situation in Yemen.
The White House said earlier that the US President Barack Obama authorized a logistical and intelligence support for a Saudi-led military operation in Yemen to beat back the Houthi militia forces.
“While the US forces are not taking direct military action in Yemen in support of this effort, we are establishing a Joint Planning Cell with Saudi Arabia to coordinate US military and intelligence support," read a White House statement.
Video - Saudi Crow crown Prince Mohammad Bin Naif & MOD Minister Mohamed bin Salman visiting "Decisive Storm" ops.
HT:
#Saudi Crow crown Prince Mohammad Bin Naif & MOD Minister Mohamed bin Salman visiting "Decisive Storm" ops. #Yemen
https://t.co/CNrwYqwgEi
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015First video of #Saudi and allies airstrikes against #Sanaa in #Yemen http://t.co/5msSBfbVVv via @AlArabiya_Eng
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) March 26, 2015TELLING tweet by official @Iran Twitter account.
#proxywar pic.twitter.com/S6kmLJYrEx
— Conflict Reporter (@Conflict_Report) March 26, 2015
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