The G7 has urged Iran to stop arming the Houthis in Yemen and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning that escalating conflict threatens global energy security.
The G7 group of nations has demanded that Iran stop arming the Houthis in Yemen, issuing the call ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, according to the BBC.
In its statement, the G7 also condemned “in the strongest terms” Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, the BBC reported.
The group warned that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security, underscoring the broader international stakes tied to the conflict.
The intervention places renewed diplomatic pressure on Tehran over its alleged role in supplying weapons to the Houthis, a point of long-running concern for Western governments.
By timing the statement ahead of the UN General Assembly, the G7 signalled its intent to keep the situation in Yemen and the wider region high on the international agenda.
Why it matters
Escalation in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia could disrupt energy supplies with global consequences, according to the G7. The group's demand also intensifies diplomatic pressure on Iran at a moment when world leaders are gathering at the UN.
Frequently asked questions
What did the G7 demand of Iran?
The G7 called on Iran to stop arming the Houthis in Yemen, according to the BBC.
Why is the G7 concerned about the fighting in Yemen?
The G7 said the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
When was the statement made?
The statement came ahead of the UN General Assembly.