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US holds first direct talks with Houthi rebels amid Red Sea tensions
Dagens IndustriLO·US · YE · IR·1 day ago
American officials met Houthi representatives in Oman over the weekend, days after the group's offensive on the Red Sea coast, per sources. This marks a notable diplomatic channel despite US designation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization. The talks signal potential de-escalation efforts, though no details on outcomes are confirmed.
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US officials held unannounced direct talks with Houthi representatives in Muscat, Oman, over the weekend, days after a Houthi offensive on the Red Sea coast. This marks a significant shift in US diplomatic posture, signaling potential de-escalation efforts despite the Houthis' US terrorist designation. The specific outcomes and US objectives of these talks remain unclear.