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Just hours after Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Wednesday morning, the IDF issued an urgent evacuation notice to all individuals in Houthi-controlled seaports.<\/p>\n

The message, released in Arabic by IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, urged civilians to immediately vacate the ports of Ras Issa, Al-Hudaydah, and As-Salif. The warning cited \u201cclear and present danger,\u201d calling for immediate distancing from the area \u201cuntil further notice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ports as Terror Infrastructure<\/strong>
\nThe IDF emphasized that the evacuation is a necessary step to protect civilian lives, citing the Houthis\u2019 continued use of the ports for terrorist operations.<\/p>\n

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Evacuation announcement in Arabic released by the IDF | Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Arabic Desk
<\/figcaption><\/figure>Earlier this week, a similar evacuation notice was followed by Israeli airstrikes on the Al-Hudaydah coastal district along the Red Sea. According to Arab media reports, the strike targeted an Iranian installation in Yemen.<\/p>\n

U.S. Announces Sudden Withdrawal from Yemen Campaign<\/strong>
\nIn a dramatic shift, U.S. President Donald Trump recently declared the end of the American military campaign against Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels, proclaiming victory\u2014but beneath the surface lies a far more complex picture.<\/p>\n

A New York Times report revealed that after roughly 30 days of intense airstrikes and significant financial investment, Houthi militants continued to launch missiles and carry out maritime attacks. President Trump, long opposed to prolonged military entanglements in the Middle East, reportedly chose to end the offensive to avoid escalation and financial drain.<\/p>\n

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President Donald Trump during recent remarks | Photo: Shutterstock
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\nSoaring Costs, Limited Results<\/strong>
\nThe campaign came at a steep price. Two U.S. Navy F\/A-18 Super Hornets\u2014each valued at $67 million\u2014were lost in an operational accident. The Houthis also downed several MQ-9 Reaper drones and struck American vessels in the Red Sea. The operation\u2019s first month alone cost an estimated $1 billion. Sources within the administration say Trump, frustrated by the lack of swift results, faced mounting pressure from CENTCOM and senior advisors. Concerned about draining resources from other strategic fronts\u2014particularly in the Asia-Pacific\u2014he decided to halt offensive operations.<\/p>\n

Iran Talks Key to De-escalation<\/strong>
\nWhile military operations were underway, American representatives\u2014through Omani mediation\u2014engaged in nuclear negotiations with Iran. During the talks, Oman proposed an off-ramp: U.S. airstrikes would cease in exchange for a halt to Houthi attacks on American maritime targets.<\/p>\n

In a move seen as pragmatic, Trump accepted the proposal, despite prior vows to dismantle the Houthi threat entirely. He even praised what he called the Houthis’ \u201ccourage,\u201d a surprising turn from his earlier rhetoric.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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