Pakistan says Houthi attacks escalate Yemen conflict
At an emergency UN Security Council meeting Pakistan condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned that advances toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait represent a serious escalation threatening freedom of navigation and international commerce. The United States demanded the Houthis halt advances and accused Iran of arming the group, while China called for restraint, protection of shipping and renewed negotiations. Saudi Arabia and Yemen warned of wider regional and international security risks, and African council members warned that disrupted shipping could raise import costs for grain, fuel and fertiliser and undermine political solutions.
Houthi attacks threaten Bab al-Mandab shipping and global trade.
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Calm in parts of Yemen since 2022 has broken down. Houthis have renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia and moved toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This could lead to more fighting or push parties back to talks under UN auspices.
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