U.S. to stop bombing Houthis

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will stop attacking the Houthis
in Yemen, as Oman confirmed a “ceasefire” had been reached with
the Iran-backed group for it to stop targeting shipping in the Red Sea


Aircraft carrier USS
Harry S. Truman has
been essential in U.S.
airstrike campaign
against Houthis


RED SEA ATTACKS TIMELINE

Nov 2023: Houthis begin targeting
shipping, saying they are acting
in solidarity with Palestinians over
Israel’s war in Gaza

Attacks disrupt global commerce
and set U.S. military off on costly
campaign to intercept Houthi
missiles and drones

Jan 2025: Houthis suspend
attacks when Israel and Hamas
agree to Gaza ceasefire

Mar 11: Houthis say they are
resuming attacks on Israeli ships
due to ongoing Gaza blockade

Mar 15: At least 53 people killed
in first U.S. strikes on Yemen under
President Trump

Apr 28: Suspected U.S. airstrike
on detention centre in Saada kills
at least 68 African migrants, in one
of deadliest attacks since March

Apr 30: UK launches first
strikes on Houthis under Trump

May 6: Trump announces deal
to stop bombing Houthis


U.S. strikes,
Apr 25 - May 5

ERITREA
ETHIOPIA
DJIBOUTI
RED SEA
SAUDI ARABIA
Saada
Hodeida
Sanaa
Aden
Bab al-Mandab Strait
Houthi-controlled territory
YEMEN
GULF OF ADEN
SOMALIA
100km
60 miles


U.S.-Houthi ceasefire deal does not include Israel, group says


Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, ISW 
Picture: Getty Images 
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