On September 21, 2023, in New York, the G7 foreign ministers, during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, called on Iran to stop its military and arms support for the Houthis in Yemen. They assessed this action as a dangerous pattern of escalating tensions that could lead to global instability and threaten international trade.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Claims About the Houthis
The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States issued a statement after this meeting, strongly condemning the ongoing attacks by the Houthis in Yemen and against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While condemning these attacks, they urged the Houthis to immediately cease all military actions, threats, and attacks against civilian commercial shipping and to seriously return to the political process.
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Consequences of Continued Iranian Support for the Houthis
The G7 foreign ministers' statement reflects growing concerns about the consequences of continued Iranian support for the Houthis and its impact on regional and global stability. These ministers emphasized that Iran's military and arms support for the Houthis not only contributes to the continuation of the war in Yemen but could also lead to increased tensions in the Persian Gulf and harm maritime security in the region.
This statement comes as the Yemen crisis and Houthi activities have drawn the attention of the international community in recent years. The prolonged conflicts in Yemen have resulted in one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, and the global community is seeking a solution to achieve lasting peace in this country.
The G7 foreign ministers also stressed the need for international cooperation on the Yemen issue and efforts to establish peace. They called on all parties involved to join peace negotiations and to turn to diplomatic solutions instead of escalating tensions.
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