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At the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield defended US military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, saying the strikes were carried out "to restore stability in the Red Sea, while upholding the fundamental principles of freedom of navigation”, CNN reported.

Thomas-Greenfield said Friday the US has no desire to see more conflict in the region but reiterated that “attacks on any vessels in the Red Sea, regardless of origin or ownership, are entirely unacceptable.”

She also said that despite claims to the contrary, “most of the vessels the Houthis have attacked have nothing to do with Israel.”

She called on members of the UN to demand Iran-backed Houthi rebels cease attacks on vessels, ensuring the safe release of all the crews and ships that are still being held.