US did not back Saudi after Oman talks
The Guardian newspaper reported that American officials met with Houthi leaders in Oman, leading Washington to decide not to intervene to assist Saudi Arabia in stopping the Houthis' advances within Yemen. The Houthis confirmed their commitment to the ceasefire agreement signed in 2025 and stated that they would not attack American ships in the Red Sea, focusing instead on the Saudi ships that are imposing a blockade on Yemen. This comes as the Houthis control large areas of Yemen's western coast amid Saudi escalation over potential attacks, including claims that the Houthis attempted to launch a drone towards Mecca—which the group has denied. The U.S. stance reflects considerations of the need to reach a diplomatic solution with the Houthis or to build an regional alliance to deter them, while Iran continues to support the Houthis and regional tensions in the area are escalating.
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