Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
Summary
The G7 foreign ministers have called on Iran to stop providing weapons and support to the Houthis in Yemen. They condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and urged the Houthis to end fighting and return to political talks, highlighting the risk to regional and global energy security.Key Facts
- The G7 includes the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States.
- The Houthis, backed by Iran, have seized territory along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial global shipping route.
- Thousands of Yemenis have fled their homes because of increased fighting between Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.
- The Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, including Riyadh, the capital.
- Saudi Arabia supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government and has conducted air strikes on Houthi-held areas.
- The UK has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia, including one aircraft for air-to-air refueling.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested military help from President Donald Trump.
- Iran denies supplying weapons to the Houthis and says it only offers political support.
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