G7 Calls on Iran to Cut Off Weapon Support to Houthis in Yemen
Publishing a joint declaration ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, G7 foreign ministers demanded an end to Iran's support for the Houthis.
In a joint declaration released ahead of the UN General Assembly, G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to stop providing weapons and support to the Houthis in Yemen.
Joint Declaration from G7 Countries
G7 foreign ministers issued a call to Iran by releasing a joint declaration ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.
The published text emphasized that Iran must immediately end all weapons and support provided to the Houthis in Yemen.
Condemnation of Houthi Attacks
The ministers clearly stated in the joint declaration that they condemn Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia in the strongest terms.
It was noted that escalating clashes against the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen threaten regional and global energy security.
Regional Threats in the Red Sea
Following the Iran-backed group's capture of territory along the Red Sea coastline and near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, thousands of refugees fled.
These developments in the region, which is a critical transit point for global maritime trade routes, are being monitored with concern by the international community.
Iran's Position and the UN Summit
Iran had previously denied allegations of supplying weapons to the Houthis and maintained that it only provided political support.
The G7 statement came ahead of the annual UN General Assembly meeting, where Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to deliver a speech.