CNN reported that defense officials had confirmed with CNN that they had been instructed to confront the strike against the Sana government led by Houthi Ansarullah on Monday night, CNN reported.
Those familiar with the issue say Trump’s announcement that Washington would halt its attack on Ansalara came after a recent gust of diplomatic activity between the US, Oman and the Houtis.
People said that the understanding between the US and Houthis does not attack each other is aimed at building momentum for Iran’s nuclear deal talks. The timing of the fourth round of Iran’s nuclear deal between the US and Iran remains unknown.
Sitting with the Canadian Prime Minister, in his remarks in today’s Oval Office, Trump instructed the Secretary of State and national security adviser Marco Rubio to “notify everyone.” Rubio described understanding as “an important development.”
President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkov, is leading the Iranian consultations and worked to mediate a ceasefire with the Houtis last week, sources told CNN. They added that the meeting was facilitated by the Omani people. He has been a regular intermediary between the United States and Houthi Ansarllah for the past few years.
The standdown is expected to serve as momentum towards talks between the US and Iran across Iran over Iran’s nuclear deal, familiar people said.
Israeli officials told Hebrew media that Israel had not given advance notice to President Donald Trump’s declaration that the US would soon halt its strike against Yemen’s Houtsis, adding that Israel was surprised by the announcement.
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