US reaffirms support for Yemen amid renewed clashes with Houthis

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The US reaffirmed its support for Yemen in confronting Houthi attacks, with Washington highlighting maritime security and counterterrorism among its priorities in the country, Anadolu reports.

US Mission to Yemen Chargé d’Affaires Neil Hop made the remarks Sunday during his first meeting with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

In a statement on the US social media platform X, the embassy said Hop outlined US President Donald Trump’s policy priorities and affirmed support for partnerships with Yemen on maritime security and counterterrorism.

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