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G7 calls on Iran to stop arming Houthis in Yemen
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G7 foreign ministers condemned continued Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia, called on Iran to end its support for the Houthis, and urged the group to stop attacks on civilian shipping. The statement followed an escalation in fighting in Yemen.
2 sourcesBBC News, Al JazeeraUpdated
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G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to end its arming of and support for the Houthis in Yemen.
2 of 2 sources“They also called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the group”
G7 foreign ministers called on the Houthis to stop military actions and attacks against civilian shipping.
2 of 2 sources“The ministers urged the Houthis “to immediately cease all military actions, all threats and attacks against civilian shipping””