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Trump claims Houthis seek to avoid conflict with United States
The US President has stated that Houthi representatives contacted his administration to express their desire to avoid military confrontation. Trump simultaneously suggested Iran may be responsible for recent attacks on oil infrastructure.
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US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Houthi leadership has communicated directly with his administration to signal their reluctance to engage in armed conflict with the United States. The assertion comes as tensions persist in the Middle East over regional maritime security and energy infrastructure attacks.
Trump did not provide specific details regarding the purported communications or the timing of such contacts. His statement suggests ongoing diplomatic channels between Washington and the Iranian-backed militant group, though the nature and authenticity of such communications remain unclear.
Simultaneously, Trump indicated that Iran likely orchestrated recent attacks targeting oil pipelines in the region. The assertion aligns with Washington's longstanding position that Tehran leverages proxy forces to conduct operations that advance its strategic interests while maintaining plausible deniability.
The Houthis, who control much of Yemen's populated areas, have previously claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on commercial shipping vessels and infrastructure in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. These operations have disrupted global trade routes and raised concerns among international shipping companies and energy producers.
The remarks underscore the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region, where multiple actors—including the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and various non-state groups—compete for influence and control over critical maritime passages and energy resources.