G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis
The ministers said Iran’s support for the Houthis risks global trade and instability, and condemned continued attacks on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping.
- On Monday, foreign ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States called on Iran to end its arming of Houthis, warning that this pattern of escalation risks undermining international trade and global stability.
- Tensions intensified after Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa on Sept 18 to celebrate recent advances along the Red Sea coastline, demonstrating operational challenges facing the region.
- The ministers condemned the 'unacceptable continued strikes' against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, urging the group to immediately cease all military actions and threats against civilian shipping.
- Accusing Tehran of violating past United Nations Security Council resolutions, the ministers demanded the group return to the political process in good faith to resolve the crisis.
- This coordinated diplomatic effort indicates the ministers' concerns extend beyond maritime shipping, reflecting broader fears that the conflict in Yemen could further destabilize regional security.
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G7 urges Iran to stop arming and supporting Houthis
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G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis
G7 foreign ministers on Monday called on Iran to end its arming and support of Houthis in Yemen, which they said constituted a dangerous pattern of escalation that risked undermining international trade and creating global instability.
Iran's actions risk 'global economic instability', says G7; warns West Asia conflict may escalate
The G7 warned that Iran's actions risk further escalating the West Asia conflict, undermining international trade and creating global economic instability. It condemned continued Houthi strikes in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia, called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilian shipping, and urged Iran to stop supporting the Houthis.
The G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the Houthi rebels in Yemen, warning that this support contributes to a dangerous pattern of escalation, which threatens international trade and risks causing global instability.
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