Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Hans Grundberg, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Yemen, has called for swift de-escalation following reports of Saudi Arabian airstrikes and Iranian aircraft landing in Yemen. This statement was made during an emergency Security Council meeting addressing the situation in the country.
The meeting, held at 3 p.m. local time, included briefings from senior United Nations officials on recent developments in the humanitarian and political context in Yemen. Aid deliveries to families in Al Jawf governorate continue amid ongoing concerns.
The Security Council session focused on the urgent need to reduce tensions and address the escalating conflict, emphasizing the impact on civilians and the importance of political solutions to restore peace and security in the region.