Oman Brokers Ceasefire Between US and Yemen's Houthis in Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, Trump Confirms Halt as Houthis Capitulate

Oman has successfully mediated a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Yemen's Houthi rebels, as announced by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. The agreement stipulates that neither side will target the other in the future, including American vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, ensuring freedom of navigation and the smooth flow of international commercial shipping. Oman expressed gratitude for the constructive engagement of both parties, hoping the agreement will pave the way for further progress on regional issues and contribute to achieving justice, peace, and prosperity for all.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the cessation of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen, stating that the Houthis had approached his administration expressing a desire to end hostilities. Trump described the situation as the Houthis having 'capitulated,' and he announced that the U.S. would stop its bombings in response. The Houthis have indicated that their operations were in support of Gaza and they will not retreat from this stance, despite the ceasefire with the U.S. They have vowed to continue their painful strikes and warned Zionists to take shelter or leave, asserting that their attacks on Israel will persist. Since March, the U.S. military has struck at least 800 targets in Yemen, killing hundreds of Houthis.