G7 Condemns Houthi Strikes, Reaffirms Bab al-Mandab Navigational Rights

G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement condemning continued Houthi attacks in the Bab al-Mandab, reaffirming navigational rights and freedoms. The statement signals unified diplomatic pressure but no new measures, indicating a continuation of existing posture. It matters as it underscores Western resolve amid ongoing Red Sea shipping disruptions.