Yemen Monitor/ New York/ Exclusive:
On Tuesday, the Security Council requested the United Nations Secretary-General to provide monthly written reports until January 15 regarding any further Houthi attacks on commercial and passing vessels through the Red Sea.
The Council adopted the resolution with 12 votes in favor and 3 abstentions (Algeria, China, and the Russian Federation), meaning the Council has extended its request for reports on the situation in the Red Sea for several more months.
This decision came after the Houthis sank two ships in the Red Sea last week, resulting in the deaths of at least four sailors.
In the ensuing discussion, the US representative, who co-sponsored the resolution, stated that the recent Houthi attacks on the civilian cargo ships “Magic Seas” and “Eternity-C” are another stark reminder of the Houthis’ terrorist tactics and their blatant disregard for civilian lives.
These attacks have also disrupted the free flow of global trade through the Red Sea, and according to some reports, the cost of operating commercial vessels in the region has more than doubled.
“The U.S. strongly condemns these terrorist acts that threaten freedom of navigation and undermine regional economic and maritime security,” she said, calling for an immediate and permanent halt to all Houthi attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea.
She demanded the unconditional release of the crew of the MV Eternity-C, who remain in Houthi custody, and reiterated her condemnation of Iran’s ongoing violations, which continue to “enable Houthi terrorism” – including these latest attacks.
