US and Houthis Reach Secret Agreement on Red Sea Access Amid Yemen Conflict

Just now September 17, 2026 1 min read 📰 Al Jazeera

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Yemen's Houthis have reportedly reached a secret agreement with the US to allow unhindered access for US shipping in the Red Sea, contingent upon the US refraining from military action. This development involves the Houthis and the US government, and it could impact Iran's influence in the region as the Houthis are backed by Iran.

Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.

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📍 United States 100 👤 US 100 👤 U.S. Government 100 👤 US Government 100 👤 UK government 100 🏢 Houthis 100 👤 Houthi 100 👤 Washington 85 👤 UAE government 83 📍 Yemen 83 👤 Yemen’s Houthis 🏢 military 👤 Abdul Malik al-Houthi

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