The G7 group of nations has issued a joint statement condemning the Houthi attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The statement, released on September 21, 2026, describes the crisis in Yemen as an "inacceptable" threat to regional stability and global energy security. The G7 ministers, comprising representatives from Germany, Canada, the United States, France, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, as well as the High Representative of the European Union, expressed their full solidarity with the legitimate Yemeni government and Riyadh.
The G7 statement strongly condemns the Houthi attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure, and demands that the Houthis immediately cease all military actions, threats, or attacks on civilian ships. The group calls on the Houthis to return to negotiations in good faith. The statement also directly targets Iran, urging the country to stop providing arms and support to the Houthi movement, which is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions 1747, 2140, and 2216.
The G7 ministers warn that Iran's actions are contributing to a "dangerous escalation" of the conflict, which could destabilize the global economy. They emphasize the need to ensure durable maritime security and freedom of navigation to preserve global supply chains, including energy, fertilizers, and food products. Disruptions to these supply chains would particularly affect vulnerable economies in the region.
The G7 statement reaffirms the group's support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Yemen, as well as the efforts of UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to facilitate a negotiated political settlement led by the Yemenis themselves. The group emphasizes the importance of a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The conflict in Yemen has had a devastating impact on the country and the region. The G7 statement highlights the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which would help to stabilize the region and ensure global energy security. The group's call for Iran to stop supporting the Houthis is a key aspect of this effort.
The G7 statement is a significant development in the international response to the conflict in Yemen. The group's condemnation of the Houthi attacks and its call for Iran to stop supporting the Houthis are clear and direct. The international community will be watching to see if the Houthis and Iran respond to the G7's demands.
Key points
- The G7 group of nations has condemned the Houthi attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, describing the crisis as an "inacceptable" threat to regional stability and global energy security.
- The G7 demands that the Houthis immediately cease all military actions, threats, or attacks on civilian ships, and calls on Iran to stop providing arms and support to the Houthi movement.
- The conflict in Yemen has had a devastating impact on the country and the region, and the G7 statement highlights the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
