UN Security Council Convenes Over Yemen Conflict Escalation

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on September 10, 2026, to address a significant escalation in Yemen's conflict, ending a four-year period of calm. This follows Houthi forces reportedly seizing a crucial Red Sea port and attacking Saudi Arabia, including the capture of eight UN aid vehicles. These actions are seen as opening a new front in the broader Iran-related conflict, leading Saudi Arabia to shut down a pipeline and impacting global oil routes, with diesel prices reaching a record $6 a gallon.