The U.S. and Britain have been launching a series of strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, who have been targeting shipping in the Red Sea.
The Houthis leader, Sayyid Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, is said to be hoping for the clashes with the U.S. Navy to result in strategic gain for Yemen.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Sayyid Abdulmalik’s strategy and purpose behind the Red Sea attacks
- Houthi stance on expanding the showdown in the Red Sea
- U.S. proposals to the Houthis and their response
- Sayyid Abdulmalik’s position on accommodating mediation efforts between Sanaa and Washington
The note also highlights the Houthi parameters for not challenging the U.S. naval presence in the Red Sea.
