Houthis Pledge Not to Attack US, Israeli Ships in Oman Talks

Houthi representatives met with American officials in Oman, reportedly pledging not to target U.S. or Israeli vessels. The meeting, held at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat, comes amid escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

According to a Reuters report, the Houthi officials stated that Saudi Arabia remains their sole target. This development suggests a potential de-escalation in maritime tensions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, areas frequently impacted by the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

The specific date of the meeting was not provided, but the report highlights the diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and the Houthi movement, a designated terrorist organization. The U.S. has been involved in efforts to mediate and contain the regional fallout from the Yemeni civil war.

Further details regarding the scope of the discussions or any potential follow-up actions were not immediately available. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on the Houthis and has been involved in naval operations to ensure freedom of navigation in the region.