In a new victory claimed by the president, Donald Trump has announced that the United States will halt its bombing campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
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The decision comes after the Iran-backed rebels reportedly pledged to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea.
The announcement was made by President Trump on May 6, 2025, during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office.
Trump stated that the Houthis have indicated they “don’t want to fight anymore.” Both nations will halt operations immediately.
The US had previously engaged in intensified air raids over the past two months in response to Houthi threats and attacks on shipping near Israel.
However, there are doubts and skepticism surrounding the authenticity and durability of the ceasefire.
The recent escalation in the region included Israel’s military strikes, which reportedly disabled Yemen’s main airport in retaliation for a missile strike near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport.
Tensions have been high since the Houthis began attacking Israeli targets and disrupting crucial shipping through the Suez Canal.
“The Houthis have announced … that they don’t want to fight any more. They just don’t want to fight. And we will honor that, and we will stop the bombings, and they have capitulated,” Donald Trump said, cited by The Guardian.
The Trump administration attributes the bombing campaign as an act of self-defense, countering Houthi attacks on US ships.
Despite the administration’s justification, the raids have taken a toll on civilian lives and infrastructure, a fact criticized by various international observers.
Reports indicate civilian casualties in several strikes, including impactful attacks on a detention center in Saada and a controversial raid on a fuel port.
Yet, the administration has expressed confidence, emphasizing that these actions were necessary for national security.
Adding fuel to the uncertainty, Israeli defense representatives have pointed fingers at Iran, viewing them as the puppet masters behind the Houthi aggression.
In contrast, a potential Houthi agreement with the United States may pave the way for improved regional peace.
As the world watches, the implications of Trump’s announcement on the intricate Middle Eastern chessboard remain to be seen.
With crucial maritime paths at stake, the decision’s real-world impacts could reverberate far beyond regional borders.
Breaking: Trump announces that the U.S. will halt attacks on the Houthis, "effective immediately". https://t.co/pQu2gDIVuv pic.twitter.com/XYyjurqbMz
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