G7 urges Iran to halt Houthi arms support in Yemen
G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement demanding Iran end its arming and support of Yemen's Houthi rebels, ahead of the UN General Assembly. The group also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning the escalation threatens global energy security. The statement called on the Houthis to cease military actions and return to political negotiations, reaffirming support for Yemen's legitimate government. It follows recent Houthi territorial gains along the Red Sea coast, including near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, which has displaced over 120,000 Yemenis. Saudi strikes on Mokha reportedly killed six people, including two children and a woman. The UK pledged defensive air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi Arabia, while France offered to help secure Saudi energy infrastructure.