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UN welcomes Oman-mediated U.S.-Houthi agreement, reiterates call to stop attacks on ships
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Summary
The United Nations said it welcomed an Omani announcement of a U.S.-Houthi agreement and urged restraint and respect for maritime navigation, while calling for engagement with the UN special envoy to Yemen.
At the noon briefing, Stephanie Tremblay, associate spokesperson for the United Nations, said the UN welcomed "the announcement made by the sultanate of Oman regarding an agreement between The United States and the Houthis in Yemen." She commended Oman for its efforts and urged restraint in and around Yemen and the wider region.
Tremblay reiterated the UN position that parties must cease attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in line with "relevant Security Council resolutions" and must respect rights and obligations related to maritime navigation under international law. She said the UN remains committed to supporting Yemeni parties to reach a negotiated political settlement and encouraged engagement with the UN special envoy, Hans Grundberg, to that end.
The briefing did not provide text of the agreement or operational details of any implementation measures. Tremblay said the UN would continue to call for de-escalation and diplomatic engagement and that the organization stands ready to support efforts toward a negotiated settlement.
