Washington praises Saudi Arabia's initiative to end the Yemeni war
تاريخ النشر: 16th, September 2023 GMT
The United States of America welcomed the arrival of the delegation of the Houthi militia - Iran's arm in Yemen, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of the efforts aimed at bringing peace and ending the war in Yemen.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement issued by him: We welcome the arrival of a high-level Houthi delegation to the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
He added that this visit comes after nearly 18 consecutive months of calm that began after the United Nations-brokered truce entered into force for the first time on April 2, 2022.
The American advisor pointed out that President Biden, since his first weeks in office, has made de-escalation and ending the war in Yemen one of his most important foreign policy priorities.
He said: The United States is proud to provide its diplomatic support for peace efforts in coordination with the Yemeni parties and the United Nations, praising the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this current initiative and the leadership of the Sultanate of Oman for its important role.
The American official called on all parties to the terrible conflict in Yemen to strengthen and build on the benefits of the truce that brought a measure of peace to the Yemeni people, and ultimately put an end to this war.
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reports that Riyadh hosted three pivotal political gatherings this week:
Saudi Consultations: The first session brought together the Saudi ambassador, the Consultation and Reconciliation Commission, and key Yemeni party leaders.
Presidential Council Briefing: In the second, Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, met with the same delegation.
National Alliance Talks: The final meeting paired Al-Alimi with representatives from the National Alliance bloc.
Key insights from Shalfi's Yemeni sources:
1 Growing popular demand urges a decisive end to Houthi rule—spurred by recent events in Lebanon and Syria—yet neither Yemeni leaders nor their external backers have committed to a clear course of action.
2 Riyadh signaled it won’t back or join a ground offensive under current regional and global conditions, while also warning Yemeni factions to overcome their internal splits and restore unified military and political coordination.
3 Al-Alimi attended alone, underscoring deep fractures within the Presidential Council that hinder regular meetings and collective decision-making.
4 Rumors of impending action on Yemen’s western coast and around Hudaydah were addressed, with Al-Alimi insisting any deployment must be a joint effort, not a single-front initiative.
5 Several attendees noted Donald Trump's planned May 13 regional trip—which could tip the balance toward either escalation or de-escalation in Yemen.
6 Discussions revealed significant cracks in Yemen’s military and political coalitions, a major barrier to launching any broad, unified assault on the Houthis.
7 Despite official denials, reports of a UAE-backed ground push via
prompted Saudi worries about Abu Dhabi carving out its own territorial influence along the western coast.
8 Saudi Arabia remains unwilling to entertain offensive plans until its territory is fully shielded from Houthi missiles and drones—a stance rooted in past experiences and stringent security calculations.
9 Proposed government changes, including replacing the prime minister, were also on the agenda—but no action was taken amid the prevailing political, military, and regional uncertainties.
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