UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The UN Security Council issued a rare unified condemnation of escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia after the group imposed a naval blockade, struck tankers, seized swathes of Yemen's Red Sea coast and launched missiles into the kingdom. The actions have disrupted oil export routes and contributed to rising energy prices. The UN called for upholding the UN convention on the law of the sea, full humanitarian access and demanded the Houthis immediately cease attacks impacting civilians and civilian objects. The crisis has displaced about 125,000 people since September and driven some to flee to Djibouti, while Iran denies backing the Houthis.
Houthi operations disrupted Red Sea shipping and raised energy prices
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Houthi forces recently advanced along Yemen's Red Sea coast and attacked Saudi targets. The council now demands they stop and urges safe humanitarian access. Further attacks could deepen shipping disruptions and displacement.
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