'Iran Welcomes Ceasefire in Yemen'

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian acclaimed a UN-brokered ceasefire in Yemen, but at the same time voiced concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country.

According to Tasnim News, in a meeting with his Czech counterpart in Tehran on Sunday, Amir Abdollahian said the recent truce in Yemen opens up a good opportunity for the start of Yemeni-Yemeni talks.

The Iranian diplomat also expressed concern about the spread of terrorism and a persistent humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Last week, a UN-brokered ceasefire across Yemen came into force, putting a halt to the airstrikes by a Saudi-led military coalition.

The coalition, comprised of mostly Arab countries, launched its campaign against Yemen’s Ansarullah movement in March 2015. Since then, more than 9,000 people have been martyred in the war, including more than 3,000 civilians, according to the United Nations. The fighting has also displaced 2.4 million people.

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