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U.N. Demands Updates on Houthi Threats Amid Maritime Disruptions

1/15/2026

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The U.N. Security Council asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to provide monthly updates on Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels.
Russia's Deputy U.N. Ambassador criticized the Red Sea focus and urged attention to the Caribbean, citing U.S. drug-trafficking operations off Venezuela.
The United States reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring Houthi threats to navigation.
Disruptions in maritime commerce prompt changes to shipping routes and may raise energy and food prices.

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The U.N. Security Council asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to provide monthly updates on Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels.
Russia's Deputy U.N. Ambassador criticized the Red Sea focus and urged attention to the Caribbean, citing U.S. drug-trafficking operations off Venezuela.
The United States reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring Houthi threats to navigation.
Disruptions in maritime commerce prompt changes to shipping routes and may raise energy and food prices.