Archive · 8 Aug 2026
UNSC condemns Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, vessels
The United Nations is a group of countries that works together to keep peace around the world.
A part of it called the Security Council held a special meeting about the Middle East.
In Yemen, a group called the Houthis fired missiles at another country, Saudi Arabia.
They also attacked ships in the Red Sea, a big waterway used for trade.
The Security Council said these attacks were wrong and must stop.
It also said some airplanes landed at airports in Yemen without permission from Yemen's government.
The council said that breaking flying rules is not allowed.
It wants everyone to respect Yemen's government and borders.
It asked all sides to talk calmly instead of fighting, so peace can be restored.
The UN Security Council condemned Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea at an emergency meeting on West Asia.
The council denounced unauthorised aircraft landings at Sana'a International Airport on 3 July and Hudaydah Airport on 13 July as violations of international civil aviation rules.
The UNSC reaffirmed its 'strong commitment' to Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, including over its land and airspace.
It stressed that all flights to Yemeni airports must be coordinated with and receive prior authorisation from the Yemeni government, while ensuring safe air access for humanitarian needs.
The council urged compliance with Resolution 2216, discouraged escalation, and backed UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg's efforts toward a negotiated political settlement.
- Who
- The United Nations Security Council, Yemen's Houthis, Saudi Arabia, and UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg.
- What
- The UNSC condemned Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, and unauthorised aircraft landings at Yemeni airports.
- When
- Following a Friday emergency meeting; events cited occurred on 3 July, 13 July, and after 22 July.
- Where
- The UN Security Council meeting; events took place in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and the Red Sea.
- Why
- To reaffirm commitment to Yemen's sovereignty, protect international civil aviation and navigation rules, and address escalating tensions threatening regional peace.
- UNSC action
- Condemned Houthi missile attacks and reiterated commitment to Yemen's sovereignty
- Missile attacks condemned
- Since July 13
- Commercial vessel attacks condemned
- Since July 22
- Unauthorised landings
- Sana'a International Airport (3 July) and Hudaydah Airport (13 July)
- Relevant resolution
- Resolution 2216 (2015), including arms restrictions on Houthis
- Sanctions committee
- 2140 Sanctions Committee
- UN Special Envoy
- Hans Grundberg
- Key demand
- Flights to Yemeni airports need prior authorisation from Yemeni government