US President Donald Trump stated that Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States, according to a report by Fox News. This development comes amidst the Iran-aligned group's increasing conflict with Saudi Arabia, a close US ally. Trump mentioned that Washington is in constant communication with the Houthis and that they have expressed a desire to avoid confrontation with US forces in the region.
The Houthis have been involved in an escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia, including a missile attack on the capital city of Riyadh on Saturday. Despite this, Trump claimed that the Houthis do not want to fight with the US. He had previously stated that the Houthis were seeking to avoid confrontation with US forces, saying "The Houthis called us, and they don't want to fight with us. They don't want us to go after them."
The situation in Yemen remains volatile, with the Houthis staging a rapid offensive inside the country and seizing swathes of territory from the internationally recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia. The conflict has significant implications for the region, with the US and other countries closely monitoring the situation.
Trump's comments to Fox News also touched on the topic of Iran, with the president stating that he is in "deciding mode" regarding the country. This comes nearly seven months after US and Israeli forces launched a major aerial bombing campaign against Iran on 28 February. Trump warned that "big things will be happening in the not so distant future" and cautioned the Iranians to "better behave."
The US president is weighing whether to launch further attacks against Iran, according to Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst. Trump's comments suggest a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, which could have far-reaching consequences for the region.
The situation in Yemen and the broader Middle East remains complex and fluid, with multiple factors at play. The Houthis' agreement not to fight the US, as claimed by Trump, could be a significant development, but its implications are unclear. The US and other countries will be closely monitoring the situation in the coming days and weeks.
The conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant humanitarian and economic costs, with the country facing a severe crisis. The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but efforts to date have had limited success. The situation remains a major challenge for the US and other countries in the region.
Key points
- Trump claims Houthis agreed not to attack US
- Houthis escalate conflict with Saudi Arabia
- Trump warns Iran to "better behave" amidst rising tensions
