Summary
Nine mariners held by Yemen's Houthi rebels since a ship attack in July have been released. These seamen were handed over to Oman and were flying to the sultanate. The release coincides with a ceasefire in conflicts involving the Houthis.
Key Facts
- The Houthis released nine mariners held since a July attack on a ship in the Red Sea.
- The attack killed at least four people on board and sank the ship.
- The mariners were transferred to Oman, although Oman has not officially acknowledged this yet.
- A Royal Oman Air Force jet was seen in Yemen's capital, linked to the mariners' transfer.
- The Philippines confirmed that nine Filipino mariners were among those expected to be released.
- The Houthis have targeted over 100 ships in the Red Sea, sinking four and causing the death of at least nine mariners.
- The Houthis paused attacks during earlier ceasefires related to the Gaza conflict.
- President Donald Trump initiated air strikes against the Houthis but later announced a truce.
