Overview

• President Trump announced the cessation of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels following their reported assurances to end attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
• The decision follows Oman-mediated talks, which resulted in a ceasefire agreement under which neither side will target the other, including American vessels.
• The U.S. military had conducted over 1,000 airstrikes against Houthi targets since mid-March to protect global shipping routes and deter attacks.
• Houthi leaders have publicly expressed conflicting views, with some suggesting continued operations in support of Gaza, raising questions about the ceasefire’s durability.
• Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s Sana’a airport on May 6, in response to Houthi missile fire near Tel Aviv, highlight ongoing regional tensions despite the U.S.-Houthi agreement.