The Group of Seven has publicly urged Iran to end what it described as support for Yemen's Houthi movement, saying such assistance must stop. In a statement released ahead of the UN General Assembly, the G7 also condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms" and warned that the escalation of hostilities in Yemen poses a risk to global energy security.
The G7 — a grouping of leading advanced economies — framed the issue as not only a regional security concern but one with wider international implications. By linking the fighting in Yemen to threats against energy supplies, the statement underscores the potential for local conflicts to disrupt global markets and shipping routes.
The timing of the declaration, issued as world leaders prepare to meet in New York, signals that the group intends to place the Yemen conflict and outside support for armed groups on the international agenda. The statement is aimed at pressing Tehran to halt any transfers of arms or material that could sustain Houthi operations.
Analysts say such public admonitions are part of broader diplomatic pressure ahead of high-level UN discussions. While the G7's comments do not in themselves change policy on the ground, they reflect growing international alarm about the consequences of protracted fighting in Yemen and the spillover effects on neighbouring states and global markets.
The G7's move is likely to be watched closely by other international actors at the General Assembly, where member states will debate ways to reduce tensions and protect civilian infrastructure in the region. The statement makes clear that preventing further escalation and safeguarding energy routes will be priorities for the group in coming diplomatic engagements.