Security Council discusses Houthi advances toward Bab al-Mandab

The UN Security Council scheduled a briefing on Yemen as military activity and the regional spillover risk remained central concerns. The envoy called for preserving the political track.

The Council adopted Resolution 2826, renewing reporting requirements on Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels. The measure addressed maritime security while leaving the political...

A cargo vessel was attacked near Bab al-Mandab; four crew members and two rescuers were reported killed. Ansar Allah said the ship carried Saudi military goods, a claim not independently verified.

Hans Grundberg told the Security Council that frontline activity and attacks on vessels risked drawing Yemen into a broader regional confrontation. He urged de-escalation and a renewed political...

The Security Council heard that new regional and domestic escalations had unraveled the period of relative calm. UN briefers described risks to civilians, ports, airports and oil infrastructure.

Council members condemned attacks and threats against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab amid renewed fighting. The statement reflected the internationalization of maritime risks.

The Secretary-General’s spokesperson said the UN was deeply concerned about military escalation and Houthi offensives across several governorates, warning of impacts on civilians and peace efforts.

Reuters verified video showing armored vehicles driving over Houthi fighters. The Giants Brigade said it believed some fighters were surrendering and opened an investigation; the episode raised...

IOM reported mass displacement since fighting intensified in early September, across multiple governorates, alongside urgent shelter and relief needs. The crisis is shaped by both renewed combat and...

Hans Grundberg told the Security Council that hostilities had spread across multiple frontlines. He urged a Yemeni-led political process and noted that most UN personnel detained by Ansar Allah...