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Latest news on US-Yemen relations, covering military strikes, Houthi rebels, Red Sea shipping crisis, humanitarian aid and diplomatic efforts.
The complex relationship between the United States and Yemen continues to evolve amid ongoing regional tensions. Yemen, strategically located at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, has become a focal point in US foreign policy due to Houthi rebel activities disrupting global shipping routes and threatening regional stability. American military engagement, diplomatic initiatives, and humanitarian assistance shape this multifaceted relationship.
Recent developments include continued US military strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, aimed at degrading capabilities to attack commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Since January 2024, American forces have conducted numerous precision strikes targeting missile systems, drone facilities, and weapons storage areas controlled by the Iran-backed group. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire face significant challenges, with peace talks stalling despite international pressure.
The humanitarian dimension remains critical, with the US being one of the largest donors of aid to Yemen. American funding supports food security programmes, healthcare services, and clean water initiatives for the estimated 21.6 million Yemenis needing assistance. Local aid workers report that distribution challenges persist in Houthi-controlled areas, where restrictions on movement and bureaucratic hurdles complicate relief efforts.
US involvement in Yemen traces back decades but intensified following the 2014-2015 Houthi takeover of large portions of the country, including the capital Sana'a. The subsequent Saudi-led military intervention received American logistical and intelligence support until policy shifts in 2021. This complex history informs current US approaches, which balance security interests, humanitarian concerns, and regional diplomatic objectives in what remains one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
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