Houthi Leader: Trump Will 'Fail' to End Conflict in Middle East

Rebel chief says US president's approach to Yemen war will only prolong suffering

The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels has said that US President Donald Trump will "fail" to end the conflict in the Middle East, claiming his approach will only prolong the suffering of civilians.

Escalating tensions

In a televised address, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said that Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move the US embassy there had escalated tensions in the region.

He also criticized the US president's decision to increase arms sales to Saudi Arabia, which is leading a coalition of Arab states fighting against the Houthis in Yemen.

No US victory

Al-Houthi said that the US would not be able to achieve victory in Yemen, and that the conflict would continue until the Houthis achieved their goals.

He also warned that the US could face retaliation from the Houthis if it continued to support Saudi Arabia's military campaign in Yemen.

Appeal to international community

Al-Houthi appealed to the international community to put pressure on Saudi Arabia to end its military campaign in Yemen.

He also called for an end to the blockade of Yemen, which has led to a severe humanitarian crisis in the country.

Houthi control

The Houthis are a Shia rebel group that controls much of northern Yemen.

They have been fighting against the internationally recognized government of Yemen since 2014, and the conflict has killed thousands of people.

Saudi-led coalition

Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition of Arab states that is fighting against the Houthis in Yemen.

The coalition has been accused of carrying out indiscriminate airstrikes that have killed civilians.

US involvement

The US is providing logistical and intelligence support to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.

The US has also sold billions of dollars worth of arms to Saudi Arabia.

Humanitarian crisis

The conflict in Yemen has caused a severe humanitarian crisis in the country.

Millions of people are at risk of starvation, and the country is facing a cholera outbreak.