The Houthis accused Trump of lying: What is really happening in Yemen?
The recent statement by US President Donald Trump regarding the "surrender" of the Houthis in Yemen has attracted widespread public attention. However, this statement was immediately rejected by the Yemeni Houthis, who emphasized that Trump is "lying."
On May 6, President Trump made a statement at the White House, announcing that the Houthis in Yemen do not wish to fight against America. According to him, the Houthis have indicated to Washington that they want to cease armed actions, and the US has responded by canceling strikes in Yemen.
"The Houthis openly told us that they no longer want to fight. We respect their wish and will stop strikes against them in Yemeni territory. They have surrendered, and most importantly, we believe them. They stated that they will not attack international vessels anymore, and that is exactly what we demanded," Trump said.
However, shortly after this statement, a member of the Houthis' political bureau, Zayfulla al-Shami, sharply rejected the words of the US president in an interview with Al-Mayadeen television.
"We have not established any official or unofficial communication with Trump's team. His statements are baseless and outright lies. The Houthis have not surrendered and will not surrender. We will continue to resist any aggression against us," Shami emphasized.
According to CNN, in recent days, diplomatic relations between the US, Oman, and the Houthis have intensified. This has led to an increase in diplomatic activities in the region. It is reported that US diplomatic representatives have indirectly communicated with the Houthis through Oman.
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made an important statement on social media, indicating that diplomatic negotiations regarding the situation in Yemen could yield positive results.
The Houthis ("Ansar Allah") are one of the main parties in the Yemeni civil war, fighting not only against the Yemeni government but also against Saudi Arabia and its allies. They consider the US and Israel as their main enemies. Additionally, the Houthis have carried out several attacks on international vessels in the Red Sea, posing a serious threat to regional security.
It is currently unclear how the situation between the US and the Houthis will develop, but one thing is certain: establishing peace in Yemen still seems a long way off. Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing, and it is natural that the attention of the global community remains focused on the situation in Yemen.
