The Security Council today extended the request to the Secretary-General to provide written monthly reports through 15 January 2026 on any further Houthi attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adopting resolution 2787 (2025) (to be issued as document S\/RES\/2787(2025)<\/a>) with a vote of 12 in favour to none against, with 3 abstentions (Algeria, China, Russian Federation), the Council extended the reporting request in paragraph 10 of resolution 2722 (2024)<\/a>, while also recalling all its relevant resolutions on the situation in Yemen and the Red Sea, including resolutions 2216 (2015), 2722 (2024), 2739 (2024) and 2768 (2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the ensuing discussion, the representative of the United States, who served as co-penholder of today\u2019s resolution, said that the recent Houthi attacks on two civilian cargo vessels \u2014 the MV Magic Seas<\/em> and the MV Eternity Sea<\/em> \u2014 are yet another stark reminder of the Houthis\u2019 terrorist tactics and their blatant disregard for civilian life. These attacks have also disrupted the free flow of global commerce through the Red Sea and, according to some reports, more than doubled the cost of operating commercial vessels in the area. \u201cThe United States strongly condemns these acts of terrorism, which threaten freedom of navigation and undermine regional economic and maritime security,\u201d she said, calling for the immediate and permanent cessation of all Houthi attacks against vessels transiting the Red Sea. Demanding the unconditional release of the crew of the MV Eternity Sea<\/em>, who remain in Houthi custody, she also reiterated condemnation of Iran\u2019s ongoing violations of Council resolution 2216 (2015), which continue to \u201cenable Houthi terrorism\u201d \u2014 including these latest attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The representative of Greece, also co-penholder of today\u2019s resolution, said that the recent, unprovoked attacks against two commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea region \u201cprovide a clear testimony of the Houthis\u2019 continued aggression and destabilizing role, as well as the need to keep the reporting mechanism in place\u201d. Underscoring that there is no justification for any attack against innocent seafarers \u2014 \u201cwhose contribution to international maritime trade is irreplaceable\u201d \u2014 he stressed that, if the Red Sea region \u201cbecomes even more degraded, it will expose the international community to more acute security risks and economic uncertainty\u201d. He therefore called on all Member States to respect and implement the arms embargo established by resolution 2216 (2015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a nation deeply invested in the stability of the Red Sea, Somalia\u2019s delegate said that he supported the resolution as a reflection of an unwavering commitment to maritime security. \u201cWe recognize the gravity of the current threats and their far-reaching implications, from economic disruption to environmental risks,\u201d he said. While this resolution is a constructive step forward, its effectiveness will depend on a thoughtful approach that accounts for regional realities and sensitivities. Security in the Red Sea cannot be separated from the stability of its coastal States or the broader peace process. Lasting solutions must tackle the root causes of instability while upholding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations in the region. \u201cWe must avoid actions that risk further escalation and instead focus on addressing the legitimate concerns of all stakeholders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The representative of Algeria said that his delegation\u2019s abstention \u201ccomes in line with its principled position\u201d, including abstentions on resolutions 2722 (2024), 2739 (2024) and 2768 (2025). He stressed, however, that this abstention must not be interpreted either as a reservation regarding the Secretary-General\u2019s monthly reports or as a justification for the attacks targeting commercial vessels or cargo carriers. Rather, it is a \u201creflection of our deep concern\u201d over the implementation of resolution 2722 (2024), he said, noting that such resolution has been misused to justify attacks on the territory of sovereign States. He added that the Council cannot disregard the \u201cclear nexus between the attacks in the Red Sea and the aggression against the Palestinian people in Gaza\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The representative of the Russian Federation \u2014 whose delegation also abstained \u2014 noted with concern that the text represents a direct continuation of resolution 2722 (2024) \u2014 an instrument that, despite its stated aim of ensuring freedom of navigation, has \u201craised serious concerns on our side\u201d regarding its interpretation and application in practice. While the resolution\u2019s original intent is commendable, namely safeguarding maritime security around Yemen, the broad and ambiguous language has opened the door to arbitrary interpretations, including its use as justification for unilateral military actions on the sovereign territory of Yemen. \u201cWe emphasize that such misinterpretations are unacceptable and undermine the authority of the Security Council,\u201d he said. Stabilization efforts in and around Yemen must be pursued exclusively through political and diplomatic means, in full respect of international law. Moreover, it is impossible to decouple the Red Sea\u2019s security from the wider instability across the region \u2014 most notably the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he said. Achieving sustainable peace requires immediate steps: a ceasefire, the release of hostages and detainees, and unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The representative of China \u2014 whose delegation also abstained \u2014 recalled its similar abstention on resolution 2722 (2024). \u201cFollowing the adoption of that resolution, certain countries took military actions against Yemen, which seriously impacted Yemen\u2019s peace process and exacerbated tensions in the Red Sea,\u201d he recalled, adding that the \u201cnegative effects\u201d of such actions \u201ccontinue until today\u201d. He underscored that Council resolutions should not be \u201cmisinterpreted or abused\u201d, and that Yemen\u2019s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected. Adding that tensions in the Red Sea are a \u201cmajor manifestation of the spillover from the Gaza conflict\u201d, he said that issues in the Red Sea and Yemen cannot be resolved without easing tensions and de-escalating the overall situation in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The representative of Pakistan, Council President for July, having voted in favor of resolution 2787 (2025) and speaking in his national capacity, reaffirmed \u201cour principled and longstanding commitment\u201d to upholding maritime security and unequivocally condemning attacks on all commercial shipping. He denounced the recent assaults on vessels in the Red Sea and called for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained crew members. In the current context, the extension of the reporting mandate is a necessary and timely step. \u201cWe underscore the strategic significance of the Red Sea maritime corridor \u2014 not only as a critical artery for global trade, but also as a vital channel for humanitarian aid to Yemen,\u201d he said. All attacks on merchant and commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden must cease immediately and permanently, in full compliance with international law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: press.un<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Security Council today extended the request to the Secretary-General to provide written monthly reports through 15 January 2026 on any further Houthi attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. 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