Houthi leader slams UN resolution on Red Sea as political game, accuses US of violations

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Mohammed Al Houthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels, criticizes the UN's Red Sea navigation resolution as a "political game" and accuses the U.S. of violating international laws regarding attacks on shipping. The UN Security Council adopts a resolution condemning approximately 30 Red Sea shipping attacks, urging an immediate halt to assaults on commercial vessels. Germany's Kiel Institute reports a 1.3% global trade decline due to these attacks. The resolution strongly condemns incidents since November 19, including the Houthi seizure of the Japanese-owned ship, Galaxy Leader. Al Houthi defends the "Yemeni armed forces," claiming they act in legitimate defense. The statement was made on media platform X.