But the statement issued by the foreign minister of Oman, Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, whose country was involved in the talks that led to the deal, seemed to suggest that the truce would cover other Western countries: It will ensure the “smooth flow of international commercial shipping,” the statement said. The Houthis have not made any official statements about the truce, and some analysts are wondering how the leaders of an Islamist group rooted in hatred of America and Israel will justify dealing with an American administration that does not even pretend to be restraining Israel’s war in Gaza. Trump mentioned his upcoming trip during the Oval Office meeting with Carney today and added that before his departure, he will have a “very, very big announcement to make.” If that announcement turns out to be a new deal to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions, maybe the Houthis will have had something to do with it.
Author: Robert F. Worth
Published at: 2025-05-06 22:19:58
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