Trump Halts US Bombing Campaign Against Houthi Forces

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would stop its bombing campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthi forces after receiving assurances from terrorist groups that they “don’t want to fight.”

“They just don’t want to engage,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, emphasizing a sense of respect for their stance. He announced plans to end the bombing “quickly and effectively.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that efforts would focus on addressing attacks on local shipping routes.

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Trump stated that if the Houthis cease their activities, the US will follow suit. “If it stops, we’ll stop,” he added.

During a press briefing, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce reiterated Rubio’s viewpoint, describing the Houthi threat in the Red Sea as one impacting freedom of navigation. She stressed that the armed groups, equipped with advanced weaponry, posed risks to global transport.

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Trump shared that the “very good news” regarding the cessation of hostilities came from a credible source, although he withheld their identity. He remarked, “They surrendered,” indicating that the US would take the Houthis’ word for it.

“They claim they’ll refrain from targeting ships, which was part of our prior engagement,” he noted in relation to US aviation interests.

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The US has conducted nearly 800 strikes on Houthi positions since mid-March, according to a report from US Central Command released on April 27.

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As the situation develops, Trump did not elaborate on how the US would address Iran’s support for the Houthi network, leaving some questions unanswered.