US claim on Yemen missiles ridiculous charade: Defense Minister

Defense Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has dismissed as a “ridiculous charade” fresh US allegations that the so-called Iranian missile was used by Yemen’s Ansarullah movement to target Saudi soil.

“Such baseless claims indicate the failure of US policies in the region and the world, and they look more like a worthless and ridiculous charade. However, the Islamic Republic of Iran will legally follow up on the issue,” Hatami said at a conference in Tehran on Wednesday, Press TV reported.

The Iranian defense chief further said the enemies of Iran have come to the realization that they are not capable of posing any threats against the country, and are therefore now attempting to restrict Iran’s regional influence and defense capabilities.

Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baku for a tripartite meeting with his Turkish and Azeri counterparts, also condemned the US “baseless allegation” and pledged to pursue the issue at the UN Security Council.

The top Iranian diplomat noted that Tehran has already informed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of the issue.

By leveling such accusations against Iran, Zarif added, the Americans are trying to cover up their “highly dangerous moves” in the region, including their support for the deadly Saudi war on Yemen and their recent policy shift on al-Quds.

The Yemeni movement and its allied forces have been defending the nation against a Saudi war, which began in March 2015.

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