World War 3 Not Beyond Realm Of Possibility, Says UNGA President

UN General Assembly president Dennis Francis warned that the Red Sea conflict could trigger another World War, and buttressed the need to reform the Security Council.

Francis told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday the possibility of escalation and regionalization of the conflict in the Red Sea had created a dangerous situation.

"That is an extremely disturbing situation. It would appear that third parties are facilitating this action being taken by the Houthis in the Red Sea- very damaging and dangerous," said Francis, who took over as president of the UNGA in September.

Yemen-based Houthi militants, who are backed by Iran, have been launching missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea in reprisal against Israeli bombing of Gaza. "The last thing you really want is the regionalization of that war. You do not want that because that would mean escalation and escalation breeds further escalation. So, a 3rd World War is not beyond the realm of possibility."