Houthi Militia Yields to Trump, Halts Attacks on US Fronts
The Houthi militia in Yemen, linked with Iran, has apparently surrendered to the US according to President Donald Trump. The Houthi will cease sea attacks on American ships, Trump declared.
In a move that's got the Middle East buzzing, Trump asserted at the White House that he would promptly halt US attacks on the Houthi in response to their pledge. "They have surrendered," Trump said during the arrival of the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. "They said, stop bombing us, and we won't attack your ships."
Tensions in the region have skyrocketed since the Gaza conflict, with the Houthi escalating attacks on tankers on Red Sea routes since then. The political climate, however, remains unclear.
Vague Waters Ahead
Following Trump's announcement, the Houthi remained silent, dashing hopes for a swift conclusion to this complex saga. Previously, the militia threatened retaliation for Israeli attacks on the capital Sanaa's airport. Their statement warned Israeli-American attacks would not go unanswered, as reported by the Houthi-affiliated TV channel.
Last Sunday, a rocket from the Houthi militia struck near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. Israel responded with a military attack on the port in Hudaida, among other targets. Today's attacks on the airport in Sanaa, ports, cement factories, and power plants have been seen by the Houthi as an attempt to impose a stranglehold on the Yemeni people.
The Arsonists: The Houthi and Their Destructive Ways
The bitter conflict in Yemen has been raging for ten years, effectively dividing the country. The Iran-backed Houthi militia holds large territories in the north, including the capital Sanaa and the port city of Hudaida, while the internationally recognized government governs the south.
Solidified in alliance with Hamas, the Houthi frequently fire projectiles towards Israel.
The Houthi's actions, fueled by Iranian support, have caused billions of dollars in damages to Western ships through extortionate tactics[4]. Beyond the Middle East, these efforts have garnered concerns in regional and global security circles alike.
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- The Houthi's silence following Trump's announcement has cast uncertainty on the swift conclusion of the complex Yemen saga.
- In the past, the Houthi militia has threatened retaliation for Israeli attacks, such as the one on Sanaa's airport.
- The international community has expressed concerns over the Houthi's actions, fueled by Iranian support, which have caused billions of dollars in damages through extortionate tactics.
- The Houthi militia, linked with Iran, holds large territories in Yemen and has previously been reported to fire projectiles towards Israel, solidified in alliance with Hamas.
