Saudi Arabia Reportedly Offers Houthis Two-Week Truce and Blockade Relief

Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered Yemen’s Houthi movement a two-week ceasefire followed by direct talks, with Oman acting as an intermediary.

The reported proposal would allow discussions on the Houthis’ humanitarian demands during the truce, with the aim of reaching a broader agreement by its conclusion. Al-Akhbar reported that Riyadh was also prepared to ease restrictions on Yemen and facilitate humanitarian aid.

The proposal reportedly followed Saudi contacts with the United States, Egypt, Pakistan and Oman. However, the Houthis have not publicly given a final response, while reports indicate they are seeking a comprehensive settlement that includes lifting the blockade and addressing wider humanitarian concerns.

The initiative comes amid a sharp escalation in Yemen. Houthi forces have made territorial gains along the Red Sea coast and launched attacks against Saudi targets. The UN migration agency said the renewed fighting has displaced at least 112,000 people inside Yemen in recent weeks.

The reported Saudi proposal also follows undisclosed US-Houthi talks in Oman, where Houthi representatives reportedly told US officials they did not intend to attack American vessels and remained committed to their 2025 ceasefire with Washington.