Trump Declines to Back Saudi Arabia as US Officials Reportedly Meet Iran Backed Houthis in Oman The Red Sea coastline, a strategic prize seized by the Iran backed Houthi militia, has significant implications for the region's delicate balance of power.
The news that US officials have been meeting with Houthi representatives in Oman indicates a fundamental shift in Washington's stance on Yemen.
Yemen has long been a key battleground in the proxy wars waged by regional powers, with Saudi Arabia's involvement seen as an extension of Riyadh's efforts to contain Iranian influence.