World News Today Live Updates: Trump says Houthis ‘don’t want to fight’ US and letting most ships pass
US President Donald Trump claims that Houthi forces have signaled a desire to avoid conflict with the US and are allowing most ships to pass through the Red Sea. Meanwhile, Iran and Gulf states are meeting in Oman to discuss regional maritime security, though no immediate resolution for the Strait of Hormuz is expected.
Why it matters
The potential de-escalation in the Red Sea could stabilize global energy prices and shipping routes, which have been under significant pressure from regional geopolitical tensions.
Iran and Oman have agreed on details of new routes for entry into and exit from the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian source told Tasnim News Agency. However, the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened under the understanding reached between the two countries, the source said. A meeting between Iran and Gulf states planned for Monday in Oman will be a chance to discuss issues including the Strait of Hormuz, but is not expected to yield a signed agreement over the blockaded waterway, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said the Iran-backed Houthis have communicated that they do not want a confrontation with the United States. Trump said the group has indicated it does not want the US to target them and is now allowing most ships to pass through, suggesting a possible easing of tensions in the Red Sea.
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