"UN Demands End to Houthi Attacks in Red Sea as US and UK Consider Military Action"

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate halt to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea, implicitly condemning their main weapons supplier, Iran. The resolution, sponsored by the US and Japan, was approved with 11 votes in favor and four abstentions. The resolution condemns the attacks on merchant and commercial vessels, which are impeding global commerce and undermining navigational freedom. The US has accused Iran of being involved in planning Houthi attacks and warned of consequences if the attacks continue. The resolution also demands the immediate release of a Japanese-operated cargo ship seized by the Houthis and calls for enhanced diplomatic efforts to avoid further escalation in the region.