Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks at UN, calls for immediate cessation in Red Sea (Sep 19, 2026)
On September 19, 2026 Pakistan’s UN mission publicly condemned Houthi attacks on merchant shipping in the Bab al‑Mandab Strait, urged the militia to cease ‘provocative acts’, and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia at a UN Security Council discussion on maritime security.
The desk brief
On September 19, 2026 Pakistan’s UN mission publicly condemned Houthi attacks on merchant shipping in the Bab al‑Mandab Strait, urged the militia to cease ‘provocative acts’, and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia at a UN Security Council discussion on maritime security.
Pakistan’s public UN condemnation formalises diplomatic pressure around disruptions in the Bab al‑Mandab, a key choke point for ships transiting to and from the Suez. If attacks persist, war‑risk insurance and freight premia could rise, raising costs for large importers (conditional examples: Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia) while higher oil prices can benefit African exporters (e.g. Angola, Nigeria). This is conditional — the statement itself does not alter market prices.
Next UN Security Council discussions on maritime security or additional reported Houthi attacks in the Bab al‑Mandab.
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- Pakistan calls on Houthis to halt ‘provocative acts’ in Red - Pakistan Todaypakistantoday.com.pkSource published (opens in a new tab)
- Pakistan calls on Houthis to halt ‘provocative acts’ in Red Sea | 24NewsHD24newshd.tvSource published (opens in a new tab)
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