Ambassador Mills emphasized that Yemen stands at a pivotal moment—either progressing toward durable peace or slipping back into destructive conflict. He placed responsibility squarely on the Houthis for derailing the UN truce proposal and issuing threats to commercial enterprises, calling these actions “an offense to the entire international community.”

Key Points from the Remarks

- Truce Violations: The Houthis were criticized for rejecting the UN truce and escalating tensions.

- Humanitarian Impact: Mills highlighted the moral obligation to resume salary payments for civil servants and streamline fuel imports through Hudaydah.

- Infrastructure and Mobility: He urged the reopening of roads and expansion of flights from Sana’a to improve civilian access to medical care and family reunification.

- International Consensus: The U.S. praised the Yemeni Government and Saudi Arabia for upholding the truce and called on the Houthis to do the same.

- No Military Solution: Mills reiterated that only an inclusive, durable peace agreement can end the suffering and prevent further humanitarian crises.

Final Appeal

The U.S. urged the Houthis to engage in good-faith negotiations and not ignore the Yemeni people's plea for peace. Ambassador Mills concluded by reinforcing the global consensus: “There is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen.”