US Officials Meet Houthis in Oman, Houthis Vow Not to Attack American and Israeli Ships

US officials met with representatives of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Oman over the weekend, according to multiple sources. During the meeting, the Houthis promised not to attack American and Israeli ships. The Houthis are a Yemen-based group that has been involved in regional conflicts. The talks in Oman mark a rare direct engagement between the United States and the Houthis.