All parties must avoid actions that could cause tension in the Red Sea. This was announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose position was voiced by his representative Stephane Dujarric. TASS.
Dujarric said, “Noting that the USA and the UK carried out air strikes in Yemen yesterday, the secretary-general emphasizes the need for full compliance with Security Council Resolution 2722.”
He noted that attacks on shipping in the Red Sea threaten the security of global supply chains and affect the humanitarian situation in the world. He said the Secretary-General called on all parties to refrain from further escalating tensions in the Red Sea.
USA and UK on the night of January 12 was attacked More than 60 targets in 16 regions of the Houthi Ansarullah movement in Yemen. Explosions occurred in many major cities, and the airport in Sanaa came under intense bombardment. The American army reported that attacks were made with Tomahawk cruise missiles, and the British army reported that attacks were made with Paveway IV guided bombs.
US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the operation as a response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Yemen promised to respond “without hesitation”.
Formerly White House Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby statedHe said the US is not interested in a war with Yemen.