The U.S. Proposes Military and Economic Strategies to Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Militias
Sources from the United States have revealed that the U.S. administration has presented proposals to Saudi Arabia for military and economic measures to counter the Houthi militias. These proposals come at a time when Saudi Arabia insists on obtaining American guarantees and a mutual security agreement before taking any escalatory steps.
These developments coincide with the visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Jaber, to Washington, reflecting intensive consultations regarding the future approach to dealing with the Houthis.
According to sources, Saudi Arabia remains committed to the option of de-escalation with the Houthis, despite the U.S. designation of the group as a foreign terrorist organization.
Meanwhile, the Houthi militia accused the United States of planning an attack against them through the formation of the Yemeni Presidential Council, alleging that the Saudi-UAE rift over influence in the south has hindered the execution of this plan.
In a veiled threat, Houthi leader Jamal Amir called on Riyadh to "seize the opportunity for peace," confirming that his group is pursuing two tracks: the first being diplomatic, and the second military if the first fails.
He also disclosed the Houthis’ response to the United Nations' demands, agreeing not to refer detained UN and international organization staff to the public prosecutor, hinting at the possibility of granting amnesty to some detainees.
In related developments, Yemeni Defense Minister Major General Mohsen al-Daari confirmed that war with the Houthis is "inevitable," emphasizing that government forces are ready to end the battle. He noted that the militia continues to violate the ceasefire and disregard agreements.
Al-Daari mentioned that government forces control 75-80% of Yemen's territory, adding that the Houthis' designation as a terrorist organization was due to their threats to international security. He urged European countries to adopt a stance similar to that of the United States.
He also accused Iran of continuing to support the Houthis militarily, confirming that 15 ships loaded with weapons and missiles had arrived from Bandar Abbas to the port of Hudaydah.
In this context, a report published by the Spanish site "Atlayar" called on the U.S. to increase its support for the Yemeni government, noting that such support would help restore its institutional presence in the country.
The report highlighted that U.S. support would also contribute to stopping the smuggling networks that supply weapons to the Houthis and weaken their cooperation with the Somali al-Shabaab group and al-Qaeda.
Furthermore, the report warned that without supporting the legitimate government, Russia could seize the opportunity to strengthen its military and diplomatic ties with the Houthis, which could lead to dangerous strategic shifts in the region.
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