Houthi attacks: rising regional tensions and maritime security risks
On Tuesday, MEPs and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will discuss the escalation of Houthi attacks and their implications for regional security, followed by a vote on Thursday.
The Houthis, an Iran-backed movement operating in Yemen, have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, targeting airports, oil facilities and tankers. Two missile strikes hit Riyadh’s international airport last weekend, killing more than a dozen people.
The recent surge in violence is linked to the war between Iran, the United States and Israel. Since the outbreak of the conflict, concerns have grown over the Houthis’ potential to disrupt maritime traffic through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a strategic shipping channel connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and critical route for global trade and energy exports.
Procedure: HRVP statement, with resolution
Debate: Tuesday 20 October
Vote: Thursday 22 October