国际英语资讯:UN Security Council adopts Russian-drafted resolution on renewal of Yemen sanctions_时事

国际英语资讯:UN Security Council adopts Russian-drafted resolution on renewal of Yemen sanctions

The conflict is also seen to involve regional powers. A Saudi-led military coalition is striking Houthi rebels, which are allegedly supported by Iran. Tehran has denied such allegations.

Before the vote on his country's text, British ambassador Jonathan Allen said the Security Council must not ignore the growing ballistic missile threat emanating from Yemen, which gravely threatens international peace and stability. Missile attacks against civilian targets in Saudi Arabia are unacceptable, he said.

Allen said his country was deeply concerned that Iran has failed to take necessary measures to prevent the direct or indirect supply of short-range ballistic missiles, missile propellents and unmanned aerial vehicles to Houthi rebels in Yemen, as reported by the Panel of Experts.

"Those who do not vote in favor of this resolution today are preventing us from sending a clear message to those who seek to undermine the peace and security in Yemen and the region beyond," he told the council.

Vassily Nebenzia, the Russia ambassador, said his country could not support the UK-drafted text. "We cannot agree with uncorroborated conclusions and evidence which require verification and discussions within the Sanctions Committee," Nebenzia told the Security Council before the vote on the UK text.

U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley, who was absent from Monday's Security Council vote, issued a statement shortly after the Russian veto, threatening to take action against Iran "that the Russians cannot block."