ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday condemned the latest missile attacks on the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Najran, carried out by the Houthi militia in Yemen.
“The successful interception of the missiles by Saudi forces prevented loss of innocent lives and is commendable,” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said.
On Wednesday, two ballistic missiles were fired at Riyadh, but air defenses intercepted one of them while the other crashed into a desert area south of the capital. On May 6, air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles fired at Najran.
“Pakistan reiterates its solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people, and stands by Saudi Arabia against any threats to its territorial integrity,” the ministry said.
“The increasing frequency and ferocity of the missile attacks, targeted at innocent civilians by Houthi rebels, pose a threat to regional peace and security.”
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Pakistan slams Houthi missile attacks on Saudi cities
Pakistan slams Houthi missile attacks on Saudi cities
- Islamabad reiterates solidarity with Saudi leadership, people
- The increasing frequency and ferocity of the missile attacks pose a threat to regional peace and security
Berlin condemns ‘excessive force’ against Iran protesters
- “It is their right to express their opinion peacefully,” said Wadephul
BERLIN: Germany on Thursday condemned the “excessive use of force” against protesters in Iran after authorities used live fire and tear gas to disperse demonstrations sparked by an economic crisis.
“It is their right to express their opinion peacefully,” said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the protesters, who have taken to the streets for days.
“I condemn the excessive use of force against peaceful demonstrators and urge Iran’s rulers to adhere to their international obligations,” Wadephul wrote in a post on X.
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