On Monday, July 13th, 2026, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting at 3pm local time to discuss the deteriorating situation in Yemen. The meeting featured briefings from top UN officials on the latest humanitarian and political developments.

Hans Grundberg, the UN chief’s Special Envoy for Yemen, called for swift de-escalation in the region following reports of Saudi Arabian airstrikes and the landing of Iranian aircraft in the country. The Security Council's discussions focused on addressing the urgent need to reduce tensions and mitigate the humanitarian impact on the Yemeni population.

The meeting underscored the international community's concern over the recent military activities and their potential to exacerbate the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

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