UN Security Council Debates Escalating Yemen Conflict as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Houthi Clashes

The UN Security Council held an open debate on the escalating conflict in Yemen, where clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces threaten a 2022 truce and worsen an already fragile humanitarian situation. The UN relief chief urged continued international support, highlighting rising hunger and crumbling health services, with 19.5 million people requiring assistance in 2025.