G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia
Summary
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries have condemned recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. They called for the Houthis to stop all military actions and urged Iran to end its support for the group.Key Facts
- The G7 includes the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States.
- The ministers condemned continued strikes by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia as unacceptable.
- They called on the Houthis to stop attacks on civilians and shipping and to return to peaceful talks.
- The statement accused Iran of arming and supporting the Houthis, breaking UN rules.
- The support from Iran was described as escalating the conflict and threatening global trade and stability.
- This escalation follows a period of calm after a ceasefire agreed in 2022.
- The conflict involves the Houthis, who are aligned with Iran, and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.
- The meeting took place informally during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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