Trump Says U.S. Maintains Contact With Houthis
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is maintaining ongoing communication with Yemen’s Houthi movement, claiming that the group has agreed not to engage in fighting against the United States.
Trump said the contacts are continuing as part of efforts to prevent direct confrontation between U.S. forces and the Houthis amid heightened tensions in the region.
“We have constant communication with the Houthis, and they have agreed not to fight the United States,” Trump said.
The remarks come as tensions remain high around Yemen and the Red Sea, where Houthi attacks and threats against shipping have raised concerns over regional security and international maritime traffic.
Trump did not publicly provide further details on the nature of the communication, who is conducting the contacts, or whether the understanding includes specific conditions or commitments from either side.