US and Yemen’s Houthis Agree to Ceasefire During Trump’s Arab Visit, Houthis Pledge No Attacks on US Ships

The Houthi movement in Yemen has agreed to a ceasefire with the United States, a development announced amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea region. This ceasefire follows the destruction of Sanaa airport by Israeli forces, although the Houthis have clarified that the agreement exclusively pertains to the U.S. naval fleet and does not involve any ceasefire with Israel. Yemeni officials indicated that the U.S. agreed to suspend attacks on Yemen due to concerns over potential threats to then-President Donald Trump during his visit to Arab countries. Trump stated that the agreement with the Houthis resulted in a positive outcome, with the group pledging not to attack U.S. ships, a commitment the U.S. respects. The United Nations, Saudi Arabia, and Iran have welcomed the ceasefire, highlighting its regional significance. Despite the ceasefire, Yemeni support for Gaza continues, and the conflict dynamics in the region remain complex.