UN condemns Houthi strike attempt on Riyadh as Yemen displacement tops 130,000

The United Nations has formally condemned the ongoing cross‑border attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi forces against Saudi Arabia, including a recent attempt to strike the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The condemnation follows a series of missile and drone launches that have heightened tensions in the region and underscored the expanding reach of the conflict beyond Yemen’s borders.

The UN’s statement also highlighted that intensified fighting inside Yemen is driving one of the country’s fastest displacement surges in years, as civilians flee escalating hostilities. The rapid increase in internally displaced persons adds pressure to humanitarian operations already strained by the protracted war, while the cross‑border attacks raise concerns about broader regional security and the need for renewed diplomatic efforts to contain the violence.