Trump Announces US to Cease Airstrikes Against Houthis After Reported Capitulation

President Donald Trump announced the cessation of U.S. bombing campaigns against Houthi rebels in Yemen after the group reportedly agreed to halt attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The U.S. had previously launched extensive airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure, aiming to restore freedom of navigation after months of attacks on commercial and military ships that disrupted global shipping routes. Trump stated that the Houthis communicated their intent to stop fighting, and the U.S. would honor this commitment, emphasizing the goal was always to ensure safe passage for international shipping. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that the mission was specifically about ending threats to navigation. The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, had continued their attacks despite previous U.S. military pressure, but the administration now expects these hostilities to end following their stated capitulation.