President Trump’s no-nonsense diplomacy just tamed Yemen’s Houthi rebels. On Wednesday, the Houthis, who’ve been wreaking havoc on Red Sea shipping, agreed to a ceasefire with the U.S., halting their attacks in exchange for a pause in American airstrikes.
Breitbart reported that the deal, brokered by Oman, pauses Houthi assaults on international shipping while the U.S. holds off bombing their positions in Yemen. This agreement aims to keep the Red Sea open for global trade, a win for working-class folks who rely on stable supply chains.
The Houthis’ missile attacks had escalated tensions, especially after one slipped past U.S. and Israeli defenses, exploding near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.
Israel retaliated by hammering Sanaa’s airport, showing they’re not here for games. The Middle East chessboard just got spicier.
Back in March, Trump warned on Truth Social that Iran would pay for Houthi terrorism. His Tuesday quip to reporters—“The Houthis don’t want to fight anymore”—suggests he’s got their number. Strong leadership, not woke platitudes, gets results.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry claimed no role in the Houthi missile attack, saying Yemen’s support for Palestine was their call. Sounds like Tehran’s dodging accountability while the Houthis play martyr.
Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul-Salam insisted, “The ceasefire with America has no connection with our stance on supporting Gaza.” He’s trying to save face, but pausing attacks to avoid U.S. bombs tells a different story.
Oman’s mediation was key, with their Tuesday statement promising “freedom of navigation” for Red Sea shipping. They conveniently left Israel out of the announcement, keeping the focus on trade, not geopolitics. Smart move, but it sidesteps the elephant in the room.
The Jerusalem Post noted Oman’s role was to prove Iran-U.S. talks could bear fruit. While Oman plays diplomat, the real credit goes to Trump’s resolve, not endless negotiations with elites who’d rather sip tea than solve problems.
Abdul-Salam doubled down, saying, “Yemen’s position on the Palestinian issue and its support for Gaza will not change.” He claims the U.S. blinked first, but halting attacks on ships isn’t exactly a victory lap. Sounds like someone’s rewriting history before the ink’s dry.
The Houthi missile that hit near Ben Gurion Airport was a bold move, but it triggered Israel’s wrath. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to hit back at both the Houthis and Iran “at a time and place of our choosing.” That’s not a threat; it’s a promise.
Israel’s strike on Sanaa’s airport was a clear message: mess with us, and you’ll regret it. The Houthis’ bravado met a reality check, and now they’re pausing attacks to avoid more pain.
Trump told reporters the Houthis “have capitulated” and won’t be “blowing up ships anymore.” His bluntness cuts through the diplomatic fog, reminding everyone who’s calling the shots.
Abdul-Salam clarified that the deal only halts “U.S. aggression against Yemen” for stopping attacks on U.S. ships, not Israel’s territory. He’s threading the needle, but it’s a shaky tightrope when Israel’s itching for payback.
The ceasefire doesn’t touch the Houthis’ Gaza obsession, which Abdul-Salam says will “expand in a better way.” That’s code for more trouble, but without U.S. airstrikes, they might think twice.