UKNoticeOfficial ✓September 10, 2026· GOV.UK
The United Kingdom strongly condemns the Houthis’ decision to resume conflict in Yemen and their continued strikes on Saudi Arabia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What happened
The UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Kate Foster, delivered a statement at a UN Security Council meeting on Yemen. In this statement, the United Kingdom strongly condemned the Houthis' decision to resume conflict in Yemen. The UK also condemned the Houthis' continued strikes on Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters
This statement signals the UK's diplomatic stance against the Houthis' actions, potentially influencing international efforts to address the conflict in Yemen. It highlights ongoing concerns about regional stability due to the continued strikes on Saudi Arabia.
Who it affects
- ›The United Kingdom government
- ›The Houthis
- ›People in Yemen
- ›People in Saudi Arabia
- ›The UN Security Council
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