2025年5月8日，上外中东研究所章远研究员和伊朗学者合作在《伊朗日报》（Iran Daily）发表评论文章“US actions in Yemen fuel regional instability”（见Iran Daily 2025年5月8日第4版），全文如下：
US actions in Yemen fuel regional instability
The Red Sea is a vital corridor for international trade and energy commerce. Its security and stability are also crucial components of peace and stability in the Middle East. The Red Sea crisis is one of the spillover effects of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. At the heart of the unresolved Palestinian issue lies the absence of international justice. What the US air strikes on Yemen have truly damaged is Yemen’s local infrastructure — paid for with the lives, health, and property of its people.
America’s military actions against Yemen have escalated tensions in the Middle East, and the intensifying armed clashes between the US and the Ansarullah (Houthis) reflect Washington’s attempt to suppress Iran’s regional influence. However, the US and its allies’ military operations against the Houthis in Yemen are unlikely to achieve their stated objectives unless the root causes of the Middle East’s security dilemma are resolved.
The best approach to addressing the Yemen issue is to insist on political dialogue and consultation. All stakeholders should enhance diplomatic efforts rather than resorting to military sabotage. China emphasizes the importance of upholding the right to freedom of navigation for all countries in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in accordance with international law. China has consistently supported the UN-led Yemeni peace process and urged all parties to adhere to the UN Charter and international law.
China’s proposed solution to the Yemen crisis is for all parties to work together under international law to ensure the safety of shipping routes in the Red Sea while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of coastal states. Moreover, full implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions should be promoted to secure an immediate cease-fire and end the war.
The Red Sea remains a critical passage for global trade. Recently, US President Donald Trump has called for the Suez Canal to be “free for America,” which could signal another move against Yemen’s Houthis. From the outset, the slogan of the Houthis has been resistance against American and Israeli imperialism — a stance that gained greater traction after October 7, when they vowed to reduce maritime exports to Israel to zero.
Their actions took a new turn when they launched attacks on US and British warships. Upon returning to power, Trump swiftly moved to eliminate them, even ordering heavy air strikes on Saada, the Houthis’ stronghold. Yet, despite these efforts, the Houthis remain undefeated, having successfully destroyed 20 US drones and preserved key missile sites. The US has already spent $3 billion, but the Houthi movement continues to operate.
来源：Iran Daily
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