UKNoticeOfficial ✓September 15, 2026· GOV.UK
The Houthis bear full responsibility for the escalation in Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What happened
The UK's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Kate Foster, delivered a statement at a UN Security Council meeting on Yemen. The statement declared that the Houthis bear full responsibility for the escalation in the region.
Why it matters
This statement signals the UK's official diplomatic stance on the conflict, assigning blame to one party for the worsening situation. It frames the UK's position within international discussions regarding the conflict in Yemen.
Who it affects
- ›The Houthis
- ›The UN Security Council
- ›People involved in discussions about Yemen
- ›Parties to the conflict in Yemen
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