Security Council LIVE: Yemen in spotlight as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate
UN News
The Security Council meets top of the hour to discuss Yemen, where a Houthi offensive launched in September has sharply escalated the 12-year-long war for control of the country and spillover from the US-Iran war has provoked a new displacement crisis.
Key points
Cross-border missile and drone strikes on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure have continued this week, while Government forces say they have recaptured the port city of Mocha
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Government forces is intensifying around Taiz, and more than 200,000 people have been displaced
Aid agencies warn of surging cholera cases, rising child casualties and deepening hunger
Diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional conflict, including threats to Red Sea shipping, are also expected to feature
