Saudis Announce Halt to Yemen Bombing

According to a statement from the Saudi Arabian government, the country will halt its bombing campaign against the Houthi rebels in Yemen because “the objectives of ‘Operation Decisive Storm’ have been achieved.” The government said a Houthi takeover had been averted but it reserves the right to “counter any military moves by the Houthis or their allies, and deal with any threat against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or its neighbors.” Iran, which backs the rebels, said earlier on Tuesday via a top official that “We are optimistic that in the coming hours, after many efforts, we will see a halt to military attacks in Yemen.”