London, Sept. 10 (Petra) -- Britain condemned the resumption of fighting by the Houthi movement in Yemen and its recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including targets hitting civilian infrastructure and the energy sector, holding the group responsible for worsening the humanitarian crisis.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned that the Houthi escalation threatens regional stability, freedom of navigation, and maritime commerce through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

London reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia and the internationally recognized Yemeni government, upholding their right to defend their security and sovereignty in accordance with international law, while calling on the Houthis to immediately cease their attacks.

//Petra// AF