Iran supports ceasefire in Yemen

Tehran, IRNA – Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior aide to Iranian Foreign Minister, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the continuation of ceasefire in Yemen. Speaking during a meeting with Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the spokesman for Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, the Iranian official hoped that the present ceasefire in Yemen would lead to an unconditional full-fledged ceasefire throughout the Arab country. He also expressed hope that the ceasefire in Yemen would be a prelude to political dialogue in the country. The Yemeni official, for his part, appreciated the political and humanitarian support of Iran for the Yemeni people. Abdul-Salam presented a report of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Yemen and the outlook of developments in the country. He reiterated that a lifting of the siege on the country as well as the commitment of the other side to the cessation of hostilities is needed for the ceasefire to remain in place. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish