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Nevertheless, the Omani Foreign Ministry announced later that Muscat successfully brokered a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Sanaa that will see both sides end hostilities.

“The understanding between the US and the Houthis not to attack each other is aimed at building momentum for Iran nuclear deal talks,” CNN reported, citing people familiar with the agreement. However, the agreement reportedly does not call for an end to Yemeni operations against Israel.

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According to reports in Hebrew media, Israeli authorities were caught unaware by Trump’s capitulation to Yemen. “[Authorities] were surprised by his words, and do not understand the implications of his statement,” Yedioth Ahronoth revealed.

Following the truce announcement, the Chairman of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, confirmed that despite the Israeli aggression, “There will be no retreat from supporting Gaza, no matter the cost.”

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    3 days ago

    What I wonder is how the US military will respond if Ansarallah again attacks a commercial ship bound for Israel. Is the US saying that it will no longer protect commercial ships? Or is Trump setting up a trick scenario where the US will reopen attacks on Yemen when Ansarallah continues their blockade on Israel?

    I had exactly the same question, especially if the cargo ship will be flying US flag or carry US owned load.