New Delhi: The UK has condemned the Houthis’ continued missile and drone attacks against Israel and their ongoing targeting of international shipping in the Red Sea.
In a statement at the UN Security Council Monday, UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward condemned the Houthis’ missile and UAV attacks against Israel and their ongoing targeting of international shipping in the Red Sea, calling on the Houthis to stop immediately.
Woodward warned that Houthi aggression risks regional escalation and worsens humanitarian and economic conditions in Yemen, a UK government release stated.
“A comprehensive and inclusive political settlement remains the best route to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Yemen,” she said.
The UK envoy also condemned Iran’s role in fuelling the escalation, saying: “Its longstanding financial and military support to the Houthis has enabled and exacerbated Houthi aggression. Iran bears responsibility for the actions of its proxies, and it must cease its illegal activity which is destabilising the region and threatening international peace and stability.”
The UK reiterated its support for Israel’s right to self-defense in the face of Houthi attacks, but stressed that Israeli action must be consistent with their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, the release added.