G7 Demands Halt to Houthi Strikes and Iranian Military Support

The joint statement, backed by the G7 nations and the European Union, highlights the risks these hostilities pose to global energy security and maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. Ministers warned that continued aggression threatens to disrupt critical supply chains, including the transit of food and fertilizer, while deepening the humanitarian crisis on the ground. The bloc reaffirmed its support for the legitimate Yemeni government and the diplomatic efforts of UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, urging the Houthis to abandon military maneuvers in favor of a negotiated political settlement.

Tensions reached a breaking point following a series of missile and drone strikes on Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, framed the offensive as a retaliatory measure against Saudi-led airstrikes. As reports emerged of the U.S. administration reviewing potential military responses from Camp David, the conflict continues to spiral. The Yemeni military reported a surge in retaliatory airstrikes across Al-Jawf, Taiz, Saada, and Marib, signaling a cycle of escalation that the G7 seeks to break through international pressure on Tehran.