According to a Reuters report, American officials secretly met with senior Houthi leaders in Oman on Sunday, arranged with Omani mediation. The Houthis reportedly stated they do not intend to attack US vessels and remain committed to the 2025 ceasefire agreement with Washington, and also said they will not attack Israeli ships or other commercial vessels — except Saudi ships.
The Zioneer reports, citing Reuters: American officials held a secret meeting with senior Houthi leaders in Oman on Sunday, facilitated by Omani mediation, according to sources who spoke to Reuters. The Houthis reportedly clarified that they do not intend to attack US vessels and remain committed to the 2025 ceasefire agreement with Washington. They also stated they will not attack Israeli ships or other commercial vessels — except Saudi ships, according to a source.
The meeting marks a rare direct contact between Washington and the Iran-backed group, which has continued to threaten Red Sea shipping despite the ceasefire. In related background, The Zioneer reported in August that a Saudi source denied earlier reports of planned talks with the Houthis under Omani mediation. In July, President Trump stated that the Houthis had not yet acted on their blockade threat but that the US was prepared to respond. The development comes amid ongoing regional diplomatic efforts to stabilize maritime security in the Red Sea.
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