UK condemns Houthi attacks at UN Security Council

Ambassador Barbara Woodward has condemned Houthi attacks at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.

She stated: "The United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms the illegal and unjustified attacks in the Red Sea by Houthi militants."

Earlier this week, the Houthis attempted their largest attack yet, with at least 21 missiles and drones launched towards international shipping lanes.

There is concern that the attacks will spike the availability and prices of food and energy.

On 1 December the Council demanded for all attacks to cease immediately and on 3rd January, 12 countries released a statement warning against further attacks.

Woodward said: "So we are using all diplomatic means possible to deter these attacks and that is why we voted in favour of this resolution.

"US and UK military assets in the Red Sea successfully repelled yesterday’s attack. We will not stand by and allow the Houthis to threaten civilian vessels and hold global food and energy supplies hostage.

"If necessary, and as previously stated by the UK Defence Secretary, we will not hesitate to take further action to deter threats to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.

"The UK is committed to ensuring freedom of navigation and trade in the Red Sea."

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