"BALLISTIC MISSILES"

Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility and put an end to the “arrogance” of Houthi militias through “effective and decisive pressure on the coup leaders and their sponsors to implement Security Council resolutions, to stop the bloodshed and destruction and to give way for humanitarian aid to reach all Yemenis.” UNIFEED

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia said his country “retains its legitimate right to self-defence in the face of the ballistic missile, drone, and explosive boat attacks and absolutely refuses any attempts to interfere in its internal affairs.” UNIFEED

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo told the Security Council that ongoing negotiations in Vienna “offer a critical opportunity for both the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to return to the full and effective implementation” of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and of Security Council resolution 2231, stressing that it was “essential that all Member States promote a conducive environment and avoid any action that may have a negative impact on these ongoing diplomatic efforts, as well as on regional stability.” UNIFEED

Amid ongoing talks to fully restore 2015 nuclear deal, United States should lift or waive sanctions against Iran, political affairs chief tells Security Council.

UN Human Rights Spokesperson Liz Throssell today briefed reporters on the ongoing fighting in Yemen and enforced disappearances law in Pakistan. UNTV CH

The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, told the Security Council that “the longer the Marib offensive goes on, the greater the risks to Yemen’s broader stability and social cohesion.” UNIFEED

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said the successful completion of inclusive Palestinian elections is a “critical step toward renewing democratic legitimacy of the Palestinian Government,” adding that the path forward “will not be easy and will require political courage from all sides.” UNIFEED

The UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths told the Security Council, “the urgency of progress towards a peaceful settlement makes the continued violence on the ground all the more concerning,”adding that Marib remains “the major centre of gravity in this conflict.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the United Nation condemned the multiple drone and ballistic missile attacks claimed by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia while expressing concern over the Saudi-led coalition’s airstrikes on Sana'a and Hodeidah in response, adding that such actions are “detrimental” to the Organization’s mediation efforts. UNIFEED