G7 Nations Demand Halt to Houthi Strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 leaders have called on Yemen's Houthi movement to immediately stop all military actions and attacks on civilian shipping, offering solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid rising conflict in West Asia. The group recently seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, including Mokha, which has pushed up energy prices and threatened global trade. G7 nations also urged Iran to end its arming and support for the Houthis, stating Tehran violates past UN Security Council resolutions. The renewed fighting follows a Houthi attack on Riyadh on Saturday, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted in years. Meanwhile, Saudi air strikes on Mokha killed at least six people and wounded eight others. Britain agreed to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi jets, while France stated it is ready to work on securing Saudi energy infrastructure. In addition, the head of Yemen's governing body, Rashad al-Alimi, spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to request American support, though a source indicated Mr. Trump did not promise military backing. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also urged Mr. Trump to strike the Houthis. Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi stated on Monday that Saudi Arabia had launched 760 airstrikes as of the previous day.