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G7 Ministers Condemn Houthi Strikes on Saudi Arabia

By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-22 06:32 UTC
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Illustration: Tradingbird, based on a photo published by Al Jazeera

G7 foreign ministers, meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, have condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and maritime shipping. They demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities and called on Iran to halt its arming of the group, citing violations of UN resolutions and risks to global stability.

  • According to Al Jazeera English, the G7 foreign ministers issued their joint condemnation during an informal session on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The statement explicitly cites Iran's support for the Houthis as a violation of previous UN Security Council resolutions.

    Source: Al Jazeera English

  • G7 leaders urge the Houthis to cease maritime attacks and demand Iran stop arming the group, citing risks to global trade.

    Source: Al Jazeera
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera and Al Jazeera English, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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