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U.S. Halts Bombing Campaign as Houthis Commit to Cease Attacks on Red Sea Shipping

Oman-mediated ceasefire marks a pivotal step in restoring maritime security and fostering broader diplomatic efforts involving Iran.

Trump has said he wants an agreement that curbs Iran’s nuclear program and prevents it from making an atomic weapon.
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Yemenis brandish weapons, mock drones and chant slogans during a mass protest against U.S. airstrikes, which have reportedly killed civilians, and in solidarity with people in the Gaza Strip on May 2, 2025, in Sanaa.

Overview

  • President Trump announced an immediate end to U.S. airstrikes on the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen following their pledge to stop targeting vessels in the Red Sea.
  • The ceasefire agreement, facilitated by Oman, aims to ensure freedom of navigation in critical maritime trade routes like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal.
  • The U.S. military had conducted over 800 airstrikes since mid-March to counter Houthi disruptions, which included attacks on more than 100 ships since 2023.
  • The Houthis' campaign was tied to their support for Palestinians in Gaza, escalating tensions in the region and prompting retaliatory strikes from both the U.S. and Israel.
  • The ceasefire aligns with ongoing U.S. efforts to revive nuclear deal negotiations with Iran, though broader regional stability remains uncertain.