US House urges political solution in Yemen, sanctions against Iran

WASHINGTON - 14 November 2017: The US House of Representatives adopted a non-binding resolution calling for a political solution to the conflict in Yemen.

The resolution denounces the targeting of civilian populations in Yemen and calls on all parties involved to “increase efforts to adopt all necessary and appropriate measures to prevent civilian casualties and increase humanitarian access.”

The resolution stressed the US' support for the Saudi-led coalition forces and urged other governments to extend relief aid and allow journalists into Yemen.

The resolution also called for imposing sanctions on Iran over extending weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Yemen has been devastated by a war between forces loyal to the internationally-recognized government of President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi and those allied to the Houthi rebel movement.

Saudi Arabia is leading a campaign to defeat the Houthis, and is the biggest power in an international air coalition that has bombed the rebel group since 2015.