Oman Brokers US–Houthi Ceasefire Amid Regional Tensions

Oman has mediated a ceasefire between the United States and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group after months of conflict and US airstrikes in response to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement, which stipulates that neither side will target the other, including American vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, ensuring the flow of international shipping. Trump announced an immediate halt to US bombing after Houthis agreed to cease attacks on ships. The US military operation, dubbed 'Operation Rough Rider,' had struck over 1,000 targets in Yemen, causing significant casualties. Regional tensions continue, with recent Israeli strikes on Sanaa’s airport after a Houthi missile attack near Tel Aviv. Mediators hope the ceasefire will foster broader regional stability.