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Secretary‑General 'deeply alarmed' as Houthi attacks resume on commercial vessels
Summary
The UN spokesperson said resumed Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea risk widening regional escalation and called for an immediate de‑escalation, citing concerns for civilian safety and maritime navigation.
The United Nations spokesperson told reporters the secretary‑general is "deeply alarmed" by the resumption of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea that have been claimed by the Houthis. The spokesperson warned the strikes risk "further heightening regional tensions and widening of the current cycle of escalation."
The spokesperson said the attacks threaten maritime navigation and could draw Yemen deeper into the regional conflict, producing economic, humanitarian and environmental consequences. The briefing referenced Security Council resolution 27 22 in urging de‑escalation and restraint.
The spokesperson also relayed concerns shared by the International Maritime Organization and the High Commissioner for Human Rights about the safety of seafarers and reports that some seafarers have been abandoned without support or repatriation plans.
