The United States says it has initiated consultations with Gulf allies to explore the possibility of military intervention against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The move comes in response to the rebels’ escalating attacks on ships in the Red Sea, as revealed by sources familiar with the discussions.
At this early stage, the talks are in a preliminary phase, and both the United States and its partners express a preference for diplomatic solutions over direct confrontation, according to insiders who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. However, the mere existence of these discussions highlights the gravity with which the United States regards the threat posed by the Houthi rebels, the sources added.
