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Oman Brokers Ceasefire Deal Between US and Yemen's Houthis for Red Sea Safe Passage

FRANCE 24 EnglishMay 7, 20251 min6,987 views
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Ceasefire Agreement in the Red Sea

  • ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman announced it brokered a ceasefire deal between the US and Yemen's Houthi rebels.
  • ๐Ÿšข The agreement aims to ensure safe passage in the Red Sea after weeks of conflict.
  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Donald Trump stated the Iran-backed group had "capitulated," leading to the cessation of US strikes.

Houthi Stance and Future Actions

  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ A Houthi official confirmed the group agreed to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea.
  • ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ However, the official vowed to continue attacking Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
  • ๐Ÿ” The Houthis will evaluate US compliance with the ceasefire in the coming days.

Background of Escalation

  • ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช Israeli air strikes targeted infrastructure in Yemen's capital, Sana'a, including the main airport.
  • ๐Ÿš€ These strikes were in retaliation for a Houthi missile near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, which injured four people.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed further destruction against the Houthi militia.
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