Barran Press
On January 13, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, met with Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss easing Yemen's military, economic, and humanitarian tensions. The talks aimed to restart the Yemeni-led political process and highlighted the need for regional and international support for peace.
Grundberg expressed concerns about the impact of the broader regional conflict on Yemen. He stressed the urgency of de-escalation for the Yemeni people's sake and called for the release of UN staff and others detained by the Iran-backed Houthis. These detentions violate international law and hinder humanitarian aid.
Grundberg's visit to Tehran followed trips to Muscat and Sana'a, under Houthi control. These visits are part of his efforts to support peace in Yemen.
Earlier, on December 23, 2024, the UN announced that Yemeni parties had agreed on several peace measures, including a nationwide ceasefire. However, this progress has been disrupted by attacks on commercial ships by the Iran-backed Houthis.
Grundberg expressed concerns about the impact of the broader regional conflict on Yemen. He stressed the urgency of de-escalation for the Yemeni people's sake and called for the release of UN staff and others detained by the Iran-backed Houthis. These detentions violate international law and hinder humanitarian aid.
Grundberg's visit to Tehran followed trips to Muscat and Sana'a, under Houthi control. These visits are part of his efforts to support peace in Yemen.
Earlier, on December 23, 2024, the UN announced that Yemeni parties had agreed on several peace measures, including a nationwide ceasefire. However, this progress has been disrupted by attacks on commercial ships by the Iran-backed Houthis.
