UN Condemns Houthi Attacks as US Refuses to Defend Saudi Arabia

UN Condemns Houthi Attacks as US Refuses to Defend Saudi Arabia

The United Nations has condemned repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as the United States denies defense aid to Riyadh. Pakistan demands action while Saudi Arabia weighs its response.

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The United Nations has condemned repeated attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia, calling on the Iran-backed militia to stop strikes that threaten regional security and put civilians at risk [3]. The UN urged all sides to respect international law and work toward peace [3].

The condemnation comes as Saudi Arabia considers its response after the United States refused to help defend against Houthi attacks [4]. Riyadh had requested US assistance, and the refusal marks a significant moment for the two longstanding allies [4].

Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, said the "Mecca Agreement" must now be put into action as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia increase [2]. Speaking to Geo News, Asif said Pakistan is committed to protecting Saudi Arabia and its holy sites [2]. The Mecca Agreement is a security pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that calls for the two countries to defend each other against threats [2].

A Houthi leader has warned Türkiye and Pakistan not to join Saudi Arabia in Yemen's conflict, signaling rising tension in the region and putting new pressure on two nations that have so far stayed out of the war [1]. The Houthis control large parts of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and have fought Saudi-led forces since 2015 [1]. Neither Türkiye nor Pakistan has responded to the warning [1].

The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, fought fierce battles with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, pushing to expand their territory as tensions with Saudi Arabia rise [5]. The fighting reflects the Houthis' effort to maintain momentum in the war [5].

Yemen's Houthi movement says Saudi Arabia launched 300 airstrikes on Yemen this week [7]. There was no immediate comment from Saudi officials [7]. Saudi Arabia leads a military coalition that has fought the Houthis since 2015, backing Yemen's internationally recognized government [7]. The reported number, if confirmed, would be one of the highest weekly totals in recent months [7].

Saudi Arabia has proposed a two-week ceasefire to the Houthis, according to Al-Akhbar [6]. The plan calls for direct talks during the truce and addresses "all humanitarian demands," with Riyadh aiming to reach a broader agreement when the ceasefire ends [6].

The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and left millions in need of aid [1]. The war has pushed Yemen into a severe humanitarian crisis [7].

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