In a stunning turn of events, Yemen’s Houthi forces have reportedly surrendered within hours of Donald Trump’s historic election victory. The swift surrender has sparked worldwide speculation about the potential for peace in long-standing conflicts, with some now wondering if this could also signal a shift in the Ukraine war.
Arab Defense on X (formerly Twitter) posted a statement from the Houthis: “Our operations in international waters were purely defensive, and we announce their final cessation.”
• المتحدث باسم الحوثيين: عملياتنا في المياه الدولية كانت دفاعية بحتة، ونعلن إيقافها بشكل نهائي pic.twitter.com/Hd9xQfb5S2
— الدفاع العربي Defense Arab (@defensearab) November 6, 2024
It's real. Houthi's are claiming they were acting purely defensively, having done so they are standing down. It's a smart move on their part, I can't imagine they haven't been following our elections. pic.twitter.com/8yH1LYgvm0
— JustusRhoads (@JustusRhoads) November 6, 2024
The announcement has been viewed as a significant gesture, raising questions about the impact of U.S. leadership on geopolitical stability.
With Trump back in office, observers are keen to see how his approach might reshape the landscape of ongoing international conflicts, as many anticipate this surrender could be just the beginning of broader peace negotiations worldwide.
