Tasnim � Iran�s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reaffirmed Tehran�s support for the unity and territorial integrity of Yemen after the so-called Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared a �self-administration rule� in south of the Arab country.

In a statement on Wednesday, Seyed Abbas Mousavi pointed to the recent developments in southern Yemen, stressing, �On the basis of its principled policy, the Islamic Republic of Iran supports a united Yemen with its territorial integrity intact.�

On the declaration of self-rule in Yemen's south, the Iranian diplomat said, �Such measures not only do not help the settlement of the existing problems in Yemen, but will also further complicate the situation in that country.�

Mousavi also emphasized the necessity for a halt to the war on Yemen and lifting of the cruel blockade on the country, adding, �The only way for stability and calm in Yemen is unity among Yemeni groups and holding inclusive political talks among various groups for the formation of a united and inclusive government.�

His comments came after the STC declared a state of emergency and announced �self-administration rule� in regions under their control, including in the port city of Aden.

The STC and the forces loyal to fugitive former Yemeni president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi are supposed allies in Yemen's conflict and both have fought together in the Saudi-led military coalition's aggression on Yemen.