The UK government has rejected criticism by the House of Lords over arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen and slammed Iran’s interference.
In a statement the government said it held “longstanding concerns” about Iranian involvement in Yemen and, in particular, reports Tehran gave the Houthi missiles and UAV’s. This threatened regional security and risked prolonging the conflict, it said in response to a House of Lords report.
“We call on Iran to cease activity which risks escalating the conflict and to support a political solution to the conflict in Yemen,” the government added.
It cited reports by the UN Panel of Experts that confirmed its fears Iran was failing to comply with UN Security Council resolutions that were enacted to stop the conflict.
“We must not forget that the Houthis have consistently failed to adhere to UN Security Council Resolutions and routinely obstruct humanitarian access, including the UK’s own programmes, and divert aid for their own uses,” said the government.
Global News 
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