G7 urges Iran to stop arming Houthis ahead of UN General Assembly
They publishedIran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
First reportThe New York Times · 21 Sept, 15:05Z
Latest reportBBC · 22 Sept, 04:21Z
Span13 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
G7 foreign ministers urged Iran to stop arming and supporting Yemen’s Houthis before UN General Assembly discussions.
Why
Houthi attacks and Red Sea fighting threaten energy routes and deepen a humanitarian crisis that has displaced more than 120,000 people.
Watch
Countries will discuss de-escalation and a return to Yemen’s political process in New York.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to end arming and support for Houthis in Yemen.
- The statement condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as a regional and global energy threat.
- Fighting near Bab al-Mandab and Red Sea displacement worsens humanitarian crisis with 120,000+ displaced.
- Houthis seized territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast, escalating clashes with Saudi-backed forces.
- UN General Assembly in New York precedes discussions; countries pledge political process return and de-escalation.