Houthi Warning Amid Resurgence of Civil War in Yemen
Yemeni Houthis have warned other countries against intervening in renewed clashes with Saudi Arabia, while announcing that they will not target U.S. ships.
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have issued a warning against countries that might side with Saudi Arabia and get involved in the civil war, while announcing that they have given assurances to the U.S. administration that they will not target American ships in the Red Sea.
Warning Message to Countries from the Houthis
Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi political bureau, stated that contact was established with Washington following the group's advance on the west coast.
Contacts Between the U.S. and the Houthis
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations were held between his administration and the Houthis, while it was reported that Oman assumed a mediating role in this process.
Targets in the Red Sea
Al-Bukhaiti emphasized that no country, including the U.S., is being targeted in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with Saudi Arabia being the sole exception.
Regional Power Balance and Clashes
It was stated that Houthi attacks will continue until the Saudi blockade ends, and it was claimed that the power balance has shifted in the controlled regions.