Russia's FM Lavrov urges US Secretary of State Rubio to 'immediately' halt airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis

ANI March 17, 2025 135 views

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has strongly criticized US military actions in Yemen, urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately halt airstrikes against Houthi rebels. The US strikes have reportedly killed 53 people, including civilians, escalating tensions in the region. Houthi forces have vowed to respond with further aggression, threatening potential retaliation against US naval assets. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for restraint and an end to military activities to prevent further humanitarian crisis.

"Meet escalation with escalation" - Houthi Political Bureau
Moscow, March 17: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) informed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Washinton's decision to use military power against Yemen Houthis rebels. In response, Lavrov emphasised the need for all parties to "immediately" cease the use of force, according to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key Points

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Russia condemns US military intervention in Yemen

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Airstrikes kill 53 civilians including women and children

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Houthis vow retaliatory action

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UN calls for military de-escalation

"On March 15, Secretary Marco Rubio informed Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov of the US decision to launch a military operation against the Houthi forces. Sergey Lavrov stressed the need for all Parties to immediately cease the use of force," the Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a post on X.

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/1901190227588206708?s=46

Meanwhile, US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels have killed atleast 53 people, including five women and two children, and injured nearly 100 others, The Hill reported, quoting the Houthi-run Health Ministry.

The airstrikes targeted Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as well as other provinces, including Saada, the rebels' stronghold near the border with Saudi Arabia.

In response to the strikes, the Houthis' political bureau has vowed to "meet escalation with escalation."

The rebels have also claimed that they targeted the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group with missiles and a drone, but two U.S. officials told The Associated Press they were not tracking anything, as reported by The Hill.

Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement called for "utmost restraint and a cessation of all military activities," while warning of the "grave risks" to the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest nation.

On Saturday, Trump announced a "decisive and powerful" military against Houthis, accusing them of piracy, violence and terrorism targeting Americans.

"Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American and other ships, aircraft, and drones," Trump wrote on his Truth Social media platform.

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