Saudi jets “deliberately” struck Iran’s embassy in Yemen in an air raid that wounded staff, Tehran’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, as tensions between the two regional powers mounted.
“This deliberate action by Saudi Arabia is a violation of all international conventions that protect diplomatic missions,” foreign ministry spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari was quoted as saying by state television.
“The Saudi government is responsible for the damage caused and for the situation of members of staff who were injured,” Ansari added, without specifying when the alleged strike took place.
On Thursday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Ming is visiting Saudi Arabia and will visit Iran.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular press briefing that China is also keeping in touch with the countries in Beijing in order to promote de-escalation of regional tensions. China has always been working toward peace and stability in the Middle East.
“China has voiced concern for situation in the Middle East for many times and hopes all relevant parties can keep calm and show restraint, and properly handle disputes via dialogue and negotiation,” Hua said.