Trump announces Houthi rebels' decision to halt ship attacks
US President Donald Trump has announced that Yemeni Houthi rebels are ceasing their attacks on ships. "They…don't want to fight anymore," Trump stated in the Oval Office.
What do you need to know?
- Yemeni Houthi rebels have announced that they will no longer attack ships. This decision was disclosed by US President Donald Trump during a meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney.
- The US will cease bombings in response to the Houthi decision. Trump emphasised that the United States will honour the rebels' decision and halt its military actions.
- The news about the Houthi decision was communicated during a meeting in the Oval Office. Trump recounted that he learned of it recently, marking a significant step towards peace.
What are the details of the Houthi decision?
During a meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump announced that Yemeni Houthi rebels have decided to stop attacks on ships. Trump highlighted that the Houthis no longer wish to fight, which is a crucial element in the pursuit of ending the conflict.
"We had some very good news last night. The Houthis have announced that they are not or they've been announced to us at least, that they don't want to fight anymore. They just don't want to fight. And, we will honor that. And we will, we will stop the bombings. And, they have capitulated. But more importantly, they, we will take their word," Trump said during the meeting with Carney in the Oval Office.
What does this mean for US relations with the Houthis?
The Houthi decision to cease attacks on ships is a significant step towards improving relations with the US. Trump noted that the United States will halt bombings in response to this decision.
"They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore. And that's what the purpose of what we were doing. So that's just news. We just found out about that," Trump pointed out.
