Trump Halts U.S. Bombing Campaign in Yemen After Houthis Pledge to End Attacks on American Ships

President Trump’s surprise decision to cease bombing Yemen’s Houthi rebels marks a sudden de-escalation in a conflict that has raged for nearly two months. The Houthis have pledged to halt their attacks on U.S. vessels in the Red Sea—attacks that had forced shipping lanes to reroute. Oman quietly mediated the pause, providing a glimmer of hope for reduced tensions in a region battered by multiple players. While the cease-fire is largely bilateral between the U.S. and the Houthis, it doesn’t address Yemen’s broader civil war. Still, Trump’s move could open the door for wider negotiations.