[14/07/2026 03:03]

NEW YORK-SABA
The Republic of France condemned Iran for undermining the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen and violating international law by landing its planes in Sana'a on July 3 and in Hodeidah on July 13 without the approval of Yemen's legitimate authorities.

In its statement at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Yemen, delivered by its permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), France reaffirmed its full commitment to Yemen's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and considered the Iranian violation as a reflection of Tehran's destabilizing behavior in the region.

This was clearly evidenced in the resumption of clashes in the Persian Gulf since July 7 and the announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need to stop these actions immediately and permanently.
The French diplomat said "Iran by supporting the Houthis, poses a threat to international peace and security, and violates this Council's resolutions by failing to meet its obligations under the arms embargo set out in Resolution 2216 (2015), which was extended to include the Houthis as an entity under Resolution 2624 (2022)."
France called on the Houthi terrorist militias to halt destabilizing actions, including targeting Saudi Arabia, and in this regard reaffirmed its solidarity with the Kingdom.
France Permanent Representative to UN pointed to threats from the Houthi militias to carry out attacks in the Red Sea, reaffirming the need to maintain maritime security and freedom of navigation, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2722 (2024).

Paris announced that it will continue its participation in the European operation 'EU NAVFOR ASPIDES,' following international law, with a strictly defensive approach, and in coordination with its European and international partners.

France accused the Houthis of deliberately continuing to obstruct humanitarian work, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all UN staff, NGO personnel, and members of diplomatic missions who are being held arbitrarily.

France emphasized that these detentions, like attacks on humanitarian workers, are unacceptable and go against international humanitarian law, UN Security Council Resolution 2730 (2024), and international human rights law.

France has once again expressed its full support for the efforts of the UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, stressing that there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen. It stated that the detainee release agreement announced on May 14 is a step in the right direction and called for its implementation without delay.

France also restated its stance that the only way to end the crisis in Yemen is through a comprehensive political process, under UN sponsorship and with the participation of women and all components of Yemeni society.

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