G7 Urges Iran to Stop Arming Houthis, Warns Energy Risk

G7 calls on Iran to end weapons to Yemen’s Houthis, condemning attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that the conflict threatens global oil and gas supplies.

The G7 urged Iran on Tuesday to stop sending weapons to Yemen’s Houthis, condemning recent attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that the fighting threatens global energy security.

Joint statement ahead of the UN General Assembly

The seven-member group released a joint statement in New York ahead of the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. The statement said the escalation in Yemen jeopardises the reliable flow of oil and gas worldwide.

Why the G7 issued the warning

The G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States – coordinates on security and economic issues that affect its members. In recent months, Houthi missile and drone strikes have targeted Saudi oil facilities and commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The group said those attacks undermine the stability of a key energy corridor.

Condemnation of attacks on Saudi Arabia

The statement described the Houthi strikes on Saudi territory as "in the strongest terms" and called them unacceptable. It added that the attacks endanger civilians and disrupt markets that depend on uninterrupted oil shipments.

Accusations against Iran

Officials in the statement accused Iran of supplying the Houthis with missiles, drones and other weaponry. The G7 called on Tehran to cease all such transfers and to respect international efforts aimed at de‑escalating the conflict.

Implications for global energy markets

Yemen sits along the Red Sea route that carries a significant share of the world’s oil trade. The G7 warned that continued fighting could trigger price volatility and threaten energy‑dependent economies. The statement said the group will monitor the situation closely and stand ready to act in coordination with international partners.

Next steps

The G7 said it will raise the issue with Iran at upcoming diplomatic forums and will consider additional measures if the flow of arms does not stop. The group reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Yemen conflict and to safeguarding global energy supplies.