Trump says Houthis agreed not to fight US
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US President Donald Trump said the Houthi movement in Yemen agreed not to fight the United States. Fox News journalist Trey Yingst reported the comment, citing the American leader. The statement comes after Houthi forces seized several thousand square kilometers in Taiz province, including strategic Red Sea coast sites.
Key Facts
- Trump said the US is in constant contact with the Houthis and they agreed not to fight the US.
- Fox News journalist Trey Yingst reported Trump's comment, citing the American leader.
- On September 3, Houthi forces began armed clashes with Yemen's internationally recognized government in Taiz province.
- Houthis took control of several thousand square kilometers, including strategic sites on the Red Sea coast.
Trump's Statement
US President Donald Trump said the Houthi movement agreed not to fight the United States. Fox News journalist Trey Yingst reported the comment, citing the American leader. Trump said the US is in constant contact with the Houthis.
Houthi Offensive
On September 3, Houthi forces began armed clashes with Yemen's internationally recognized government in Taiz province. Within days they took control of several thousand square kilometers, including strategic sites on the Red Sea coast. The offensive gained importance for the global fuel market amid US-Iran tensions. The conflict led to a significant increase in shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Iranian influence is cited as one of the most common explanations for the start of hostilities.
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