"US, UK, Russia, and China Clash Over Yemen Rebels' Attacks on Red Sea Ships"

Russia and China accused the US and UK of illegally attacking Yemen's Houthi rebels, while the US and UK defended their actions as self-defense against illegal Houthi missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The clashes occurred at a UN Security Council meeting where rising tensions linked to the war in Gaza and military escalation in the Red Sea were discussed. The Houthi rebels have targeted ships in the Red Sea to demand a cease-fire in Israel’s offensive in Gaza, prompting airstrikes by the US and UK. The UN special envoy for Yemen emphasized the need to protect the political space and keep communication channels open to continue peace efforts in Yemen, which faces a dire humanitarian crisis.