US officials met Houthi leaders in Oman after Red Sea blitz, got assurances: Report

 US officials reportedly met Houthi representatives in Oman on Sunday. The meeting occurred after Houthis occupied a significant portion of the Red Sea coast. Houthis affirmed no intention of attacking American vessels and committed to a 2025 ceasefire. They also stated they would not attack Israeli or commercial ships, except Saudi ones. This engagement follows months of negotiations and prior attacks on Red Sea shipping. US officials reportedly met Houthi representatives in Oman on Sunday. The meeting occurred after Houthis occupied a significant portion of the Red Sea coast. Houthis affirmed no intention of attacking American vessels and committed to a 2025 ceasefire. They also stated they would not attack Israeli or commercial ships, except Saudi ones. This engagement follows months of negotiations and prior attacks on Red Sea shipping.