Yemen’s Houthi movement, formally known as Ansar Allah, has officially withdrawn from its month-long ceasefire agreement with the United States, a truce that had been brokered through Omani mediation and was seen as a potential step toward regional de-escalation. The announcement was made by Mohammed al-Buheiti, a senior member of the Houthis’ politburo, during an interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday. Al-Buheiti accused Washington of escalating tensions through its recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, stating that the Houthi response would now include renewed attacks on American military assets in the Red Sea.
“The U.S. aggression has crossed all red lines. The ceasefire has lost its meaning. We will resume our operations targeting American forces and interests in the region,” al-Buheiti said. The now-defunct ceasefire had been perceived by observers as a rare opening for diplomatic engagement amid months of hostilities in the Red Sea and surrounding waters. Its collapse raises fresh concerns about maritime security, global energy supply chains, and broader geopolitical tensions.
Security analysts caution that the renewed hostilities could have wide-reaching consequences, especially for international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, which have already been disrupted by previous Houthi attacks. The risk of escalation between regional and global actors now looms large. Efforts to revive negotiations remain uncertain, as neither Washington nor Sanaa has issued official comments following the Houthis’ declaration.
