G7 foreign ministers demand immediate end to Houthi attacks on shipping

On September 22, 2026, foreign ministers from the G7 nations issued a joint statement demanding that the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, known as Ansar Allah, immediately cease all military actions and threats against international maritime shipping. The declaration was made on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

The G7 officials characterized the Houthis' ongoing actions as a dangerous escalation that threatens to intensify regional conflict and undermine global economic stability. They emphasized the critical necessity of guaranteeing permanent maritime security and upholding the international rights and freedoms of navigation. By targeting commercial vessels, the movement has created significant risks for the global supply chain, prompting the world's leading economies to unite in their call for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

This demand serves as a formal international condemnation of the persistent threats posed by the Yemeni rebel group. The G7 remains committed to maintaining the flow of international trade and preventing further volatility in the maritime sector caused by these persistent regional disruptions.