"UN Security Council Urges Action Against Houthis' Red Sea Attacks"

The UN Security Council has demanded that Yemen's Houthis cease attacks on ships in the Red Sea and release the Japanese-operated vehicle carrier Galaxy Leader and its crew, implicitly endorsing a US-led task force defending vessels. The resolution, sponsored by the US and Japan, noted the right of member states to defend their vessels from attack and called for an end to actions impeding global commerce and regional peace. The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group, have targeted ships with alleged Israeli ties, prompting accusations from the US of Iranian support. The attacks have disrupted maritime commerce, leading to concerns about increased energy and food prices.