US and Yemen's Houthis Agree to Ceasefire Mediated by Oman, Excluding Israel and Aiming to Support Gaza

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Updated May 7, 2025, 02:12 PM

The United States and Yemen's Houthi rebels have agreed to a ceasefire, mediated by Oman, aimed at ensuring 'freedom of navigation' in the Red Sea. This follows a period of intensified US airstrikes against the Houthis, who have been attacking shipping in the region. President Donald Trump announced that the US would halt its bombing campaign after the Houthis agreed to stop targeting ships.

The ceasefire agreement does not extend to Israel, as the Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks against Israeli targets. Houthi officials emphasized that their operations in support of Gaza will persist, despite the truce with the US. This stance was reiterated by Houthi chief negotiator Mohammed Abdul Salam, who stated that the agreement with Washington only pertains to halting US aggression against Yemen.

The truce comes amidst ongoing tensions, with the Houthis claiming that their military capabilities have been significantly impacted by US strikes, yet they maintain their resolve to support the Palestinian cause. The agreement is also seen as a move to build momentum for nuclear deal talks between the US and Iran, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Houthis have reported losses due to US military operations, and the US has also sustained some losses.

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BBC News (World)

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Houthis say US 'backed down' and Israel not covered by ceasefire https://t.co/4TtNm2aNRe

العربیه فارسی

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Houthi official: Israeli ships will continue to be subject to our attacks.

ار.اف.ای / RFI فارسی

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Hours after the destruction of Sana'a International Airport by the Israeli Air Force, the Sultanate of Oman announced that the Houthis and the American government had reached an agreement on a ceasefire. Pursuant to the agreement, Yemen's Houthis have announced that they will stop attacking ships in the Red Sea conditional on the military https://t.co/vWGWKHRA6q