US agrees ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen after dozens killed in airstrikes
theguardian.comPublished: 5/6/2025
Summary
The US announced its halt in bombing Yemen’s Houthis after they agreed not to target shipping in the Red Sea, following a day where Israel disabled its main airport as retaliation. The deal is tentative with minimal details provided by Trump, who denied striking a formal agreement. Oman mediated the discussions, ensuring freedom of navigation. However, the Houthi leader threatened continued attacks on Israel unless more information is shared. Meanwhile, tensions are high post-Gaza, recent airstrikes have increased civilian casualties and disrupted global trade via the Suez canal.