US Officials Hold Unannounced Talks with Houthis in Oman Amid Red Sea Offensive
US authorities met with Houthi representatives in Muscat over the weekend, days after the Houthis seized a strategic Red Sea coastal area from Saudi-backed forces. The meeting, undisclosed and organized with Omani mediation, signals a potential shift toward direct engagement with the Iran-backed group despite ongoing conflict. The outcome and US objectives remain unclear, but the talks mark a notable diplomatic development in the Yemen conflict.
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US Officials Hold Unannounced Direct Talks with Houthis in Oman
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.