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Trump declines to back Saudi Arabia as US officials reportedly meet Iran-backed Houthis in Oman

Headline from France 24

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the matter said, days after the Iran-backed militia seized a strategic ​stretch of the ‌Red Sea coast in a sweeping offensive that routed Saudi-backed forces. U.S.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    U.S. officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Timour Azhari, Alexander Cornwell and Gram Slattery Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. officials met representatives of Yemen'sHouthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the matter said, days after the Iran-backed militia seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast in a sweeping offen…

  2. The American Conservative

    Iran War Day 201: U.S. Officials Met with Houthis, Report Says (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: The militant group has intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia and seized strategic territory in Yemen.

  3. The Guardian

    US officials decide against backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders (opens The Guardian)

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    Armed group appears to reach agreement with Trump administration over safety of Red Sea shipping Officials from the US met Houthi leaders over the weekend at the country’s embassy in Muscat, Oman, it has been confirmed, leading to the US decision not to intervene to help Saudi Arabia drive back a Ho…

  4. BizPac Review

    Trump admin quietly opens direct talks with Iran-backed Houthis as Yemen war heats up (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    U.S. officials reportedly held undisclosed talks with Iran-backed Houthi representatives in Oman over the weekend as the rebels make major battlefield gains against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. […]

  5. Patriot Post

    Houthis Open Second Major Front in Iran War (opens Patriot Post)

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    The Yemen-based terrorist cell is at war against Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally.

  6. France 24

    Trump declines to back Saudi Arabia as US officials reportedly meet Iran-backed Houthis in Oman (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the matter said, days after the Iran-backed militia seized a strategic ​stretch of the ‌Red Sea coast in a sweeping offensive that routed Saudi-backed forces. U.S.

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