Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced on Wednesday that they have come to an agreement to halt attacks on the US in return for a pause in US airstrikes on their positions in Yemen.
Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdul-Salam stated that the ceasefire with the US “is separate from our stance on supporting Gaza.”
“The Yemeni government’s support for Gaza will increase in a more effective manner,” he continued.
This expansion might be challenging given the actions taken by the US and Israel this week against Houthi activities. On Tuesday, Israeli forces inflicted significant damage on Yemen’s international airport in the capital of Sanaa.
“Yemen’s position on the Palestinian issue and support for Gaza remains unchanged. We have received communications from the US through the Omani Sultan,” he added.
“The statement from Oman’s Foreign Ministry is clear: it indicates an agreement to cease US incursions into Yemen in exchange for halting US attacks,” he explained.
Since March, the US has targeted Houthi positions, significantly affecting the Iranian agendas related to their support for Houthi proxies.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry claimed on Monday that Tehran had no connection to the missile attacks on Ben Gurion Airport, emphasizing that the actions of the Yemeni Houthis are independently motivated by their solidarity with Palestinians.
President Donald Trump expressed in a post that Iran would bear responsibility for Houthi actions. He noted that any fire from the Houthis would be viewed as originating from Iranian leadership and would lead to severe consequences.
During a press conference, Trump mentioned that Houthis have expressed a desire to cease fighting, having signed a ceasefire deal with mediation from Oman.
“They have surrendered, but more importantly, they have assured us they won’t target ships anymore,” he remarked.
Oman announced on Tuesday that an agreement had been made with the Houthis to ensure safe passage and smooth international shipping in the Red Sea, without mentioning Israel.
Oman has sought to resolve this conflict as a significant player in the ongoing discussions between Iran and the US, hoping to demonstrate their potential in facilitating successful negotiations.
