UN Condemns Houthi Strikes as Saudi, Turkey, and Pakistan Unveil Defense Pact

The United Nations Security Council has issued a unified and forceful condemnation of Yemen's Houthi rebels following a wave of ballistic missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabian cities and vital infrastructure. In a statement delivered on Friday by French envoy Jerome Bonnafont, all 15 members of the Council expressed their strongest disapproval of the attacks, which have specifically targeted energy facilities and civilian areas, resulting in injuries to women and children.

Missile Strikes Target Civilian and Energy Hubs

The military escalation has seen intense aerial combat. On Thursday, Saudi air defense systems successfully intercepted six ballistic missiles aimed at the city of Taif and the Red Sea oil port of Yanbu. Despite these successful interceptions, the Houthis have claimed they launched dozens of drones and missiles specifically targeting Riyadh and