In line with maintaining regional security, America continues its diplomacy with the Houthi group in Yemen alongside supporting Saudi Arabia in countering the military advances of this group. This decision comes as fighting in Yemen has intensified again, with reports indicating that nearly 200,000 Yemeni citizens have been displaced since early September due to the Houthis' capture of the Red Sea coasts.
Continuation of Conflicts and Military Responses
Recent Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha Airport near the Yemen border have left three dead and several injured. The Saudi-led military coalition has responded to these attacks, stating that it has targeted Houthi missile depots and command centers in Yemen. On Wednesday, Yahya Sari, the military spokesman for the Houthis, announced another attack on King Khalid Airport.
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Diplomatic and Humanitarian Challenges
Maintaining a diplomatic channel with the Houthis comes as the U.S. government faces multiple challenges in this regard. On one hand, U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia and on the other, the need for diplomacy to reduce tensions with the Houthis, has created a complex equation. This approach may help sustain the fragile ceasefire that exists between the United States and this group.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Yemen is extremely concerning. As fighting continues intensely, millions in the country face humanitarian crises and basic needs. The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has become one of the most severe global crises.
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