Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN
Summary
Fighting in Yemen has increased, with Saudi airstrikes killing at least six people in the port city of Mokha. The Iran-backed Houthi group is launching attacks, while President Donald Trump prepares to speak at the United Nations about the conflict.Key Facts
- Saudi airstrikes targeted the Red Sea port city of Mokha, killing six civilians.
- The Houthis, supported by Iran, continue attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Red Sea coast.
- France offered to help protect Saudi oil facilities but said it will not join the fighting.
- The G7 foreign ministers condemned the Houthi strikes and urged them to stop attacking.
- The G7 also called on Iran to stop supporting the Houthis, citing UN resolution violations.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly.
- The Houthis reported civilian casualties from the Saudi air attacks, including women and children.
- The fighting has put pressure on the US and its allies to protect Saudi Arabia and energy infrastructure.
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