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Trump reported that the Houthis contacted Washington and said they do not want to fight the U.S.
He said the outreach came as the group moved along the Red Sea and seized key shipping corridors.
The reports do not provide details on when or how the communication happened.
The story also notes claims that Saudi Arabia sought U.S. strikes against the Houthis.
Why it mattersTrump’s comments could signal a shift in U.S.-Houthi tensions and affect Red Sea shipping security.
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Trump was said to have declined that request while expressing optimism about regional stability.