Almotamar.net, Saba - The Spokesperson of the Cabinet and Information Minister Hassan al-Lawzi denied on Tuesday reports of closing the Iranian Hospital in Sana'a capital by the authorities because of involvement of Iranian bodies in supporting rebels in the north of Yemen.

Al-Lawzi made it clear that the hospital has a disagreement with the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance as the last claimed that the hospital delayed in the payment of accumulated rent of YR 27 million to the ministry.

The building has been rented to the administration of the Iranian hospital.

No official body could close a hospital or investigate with its staff as the hospital provides health services for the society, the minister added.

However, al-Lawzi said that the state would take legal measures against any one involved in supporting rebels.

On the other hand, al-Lawzi said all the areas and positions that have been cleared and made secure by the armed forces and security are being held, emphasizing that the armed forces and security have weakened capabilities of the elements of terror and their equipment. He added the government is continuing in implementing the people's will for ending this sedition.

The minister of information said freedom is guaranteed for all in Yemen and that there are violations of this freedom by some private and partisan newspapers. When violations reach an extent that could not be permitted the ministry would confiscate the edition which contains that violation and the ministry is not allowed to stop any newspaper as it is thee specialty the legislative power.