The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Yemen strongly condemned the horrific vehicular attack in New Orleans, USA, which resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals and left 30 others injured.

In an official statement, the ministry expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery to the injured. Yemen reaffirmed its full solidarity with the government and people of the United States during this tragic event.

Details of the Incident:
In the early hours of Wednesday, a suspect drove his car at high speed into a crowd of pedestrians at the famous intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets in the French Quarter of New Orleans, causing a tragic loss of life amidst New Year’s celebrations.

According to law enforcement officials, the suspect was killed following an exchange of gunfire with police.

In a press conference, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell described the incident as a "terrorist attack," while an FBI official stated that the incident was not related to terrorism, sparking a debate over the motive behind the attack.

International Reactions:
The attack sparked widespread condemnation from around the world. Saudi Arabia and Qatar expressed their outrage over the incident, reiterating their solidarity with the United States and offering condolences to the families of the victims.

Yemen's Solidarity:
Yemen's condemnation of the attack underscores the strong bilateral ties between Yemen and the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Yemen's firm stance against all forms of violence and terrorism and called on the international community to intensify efforts to combat these global threats.