NEW YORK: The US-Iran nuclear deal has created a potential turning point for Yemen’s long-stalled peace process, the UN’s special envoy for Yemen told the Security Council on Tuesday, urging the warring parties to capitalize on the rare moment of regional calm.
Briefing the 15-member council on the latest developments in the conflict, Hans Grundberg said the deal between Washington and Tehran offers a window that Yemeni stakeholders cannot afford to squander.
“For nearly three years, regional shockwaves have complicated prospects for the Yemeni peace process, deepening mistrust between the parties and deferring willingness for compromise,” he said.
“I hope this deal marks a turning point for the region, and I’ll be working with the parties to encourage them to seize this moment to make progress on Yemen.”
His remarks came as the UN secretary-general also welcomed the US-Iran agreement, reflecting broad international hope that reduced tensions between the two powers could ease the geopolitical pressures that have weighed heavily on diplomatic efforts to end the Yemen conflict.
