President Donald Trump announced today that the United States will halt its military strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Speaking from the Oval Office alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Trump said the Iran-backed Houthis have conveyed that they “don’t want to fight anymore” and have pledged to stop threatening critical shipping routes in the Middle East.

“They said, ‘Please don’t bomb us anymore,’ and we are not going to attack your ships,” President Trump told reporters on Tuesday.

While details of the Houthis’ message remain unclear, the president emphasized that the U.S. intends to honor the commitment and cease its bombing campaign. There has been no immediate response or confirmation from the Houthi leadership on this reported agreement.

President Trump also hinted at a major announcement in the coming days, potentially before his upcoming trip to the Middle East. While he did not reveal the specifics, he described the announcement as “very positive” and suggested it could come as soon as Thursday, Friday, or early next week.

We will continue to monitor this story closely and bring you updates as they develop.

Reporting by Katy Moore.