The Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, expressed the Organization's deep concern over the new threats launched by the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom and freedom of navigation in vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea, warning of the risk of widening regional escalation and its repercussions on global trade and the international economy.

Stéphane Dujarric said the United Nations is deeply concerned about the new threats launched by the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and freedom of navigation in vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea, warning of the risk of wider regional escalation.

He explained that the Organization is also deeply concerned about the return of hostilities and renewed escalation across wide areas of the region, stressing that immediate de-escalation is an urgent necessity.

He added: "All parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law," reiterating the UN's call urging all parties to address their differences through dialogue and diplomacy.

Dujarric noted that any disruption to navigation in the Red Sea will affect the flow of UN shipments, especially humanitarian materials and peacekeeping operation supplies, warning that the broader impact will extend to global trade, energy trade, and trade movement in general.

He pointed out that these developments come at a time when the world is already experiencing the impact of the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its consequent repercussions on the global economy.

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