[14/07/2026 03:31]

NEW YORK - SABA
The United Kingdom (UK) confirmed its steadfast support for Yemen's sovereignty, independence, the unity and territorial integrity of the country, emphasizing the need for all UN member states to adhere to these principles and to the obligations outlined in the UN Charter.

Acting UK Ambassador to the UN, Kate Foster, said in a speech at a UN Security Council session on Yemen "This meeting, called by the UK alongside the United States, France and Bahrain, comes in support of Yemen's sovereignty and regional security."

She expressed deep concern over reports that two Iranian planes landed in Yemen on July 3 and 13 without obtaining permission from the relevant Yemeni authorities, considering this a clear violation of Yemen's sovereignty and international law.

Foster said that any information proving that the two planes transported military personnel, experts or equipment to support the military capabilities of the Houthi militias would raise serious concerns and point to a violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 2216 and 2140.

She called for these allegations to be investigated through UN mechanisms, including the expert team, and for full cooperation with those efforts.

She confirmed her country's rejection of any attempts to strengthen the Houthis' military capabilities, as that contributes to destabilizing Yemen and regional security.

The UK reaffirmed its commitment to work with Security Council members, regional partners and the Yemeni government to support calm, implement Security Council resolutions, and push for a lasting political resolution to the conflict in Yemen.

"The Yemeni people deserve progress toward peace, economic recovery, and stability, not actions that deepen tensions in the region and increase the chances of renewed fighting", she said.

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