UN Envoy Warns Houthi Attacks on Israel Risk Drawing Yemen Into Regional War

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, warned on Sunday that Houthi militia involvement in regional military escalation, following attacks targeting Israel, poses a serious risk of dragging Yemen into a wider regional conflict.

In a statement released by his office, Grundberg emphasized that this development threatens to complicate ongoing peace efforts, exacerbate the already dire economic situation, and prolong civilian suffering within Yemen.

The envoy stressed that "no party has the right to drag Yemen into a broader conflict," and he urgently called for restraint and an immediate cessation of all military actions.

Grundberg confirmed that the United Nations is maintaining active communications with Yemeni, regional, and international parties. He specifically urged all actors, particularly the Iran-backed Houthi militia, to utilize diplomatic channels to de-escalate tensions and prevent the conflict's geographical expansion.

The international organization remains committed to supporting a just, sustainable, and peaceful settlement, according to the statement, underscoring the critical necessity of prioritizing the interests of the Yemeni people over engagement in regional confrontations.