The U.S. embassy in Yemen has rejected the Houthi rebels’ claim that they have imposed a blockade on the country, stating that goods are still reaching areas under Houthi control. At the same time, the embassy accused the rebels of maintaining a siege on the southern city of Taiz.
In a recent statement, embassy officials said that humanitarian and commercial shipments continue to flow into Houthi‑held territories, countering the rebels’ assertion that they have cut off all supplies.
The embassy further warned that the Houthi forces are besieging Taiz, a city that has endured years of fighting and is home to a large civilian population dependent on aid.
Taiz, located in western Yemen, has been a focal point of the protracted civil war that began in 2014, with both sides accusing each other of restricting access to food, medicine and other essential items.
The United States reiterated its concern for the humanitarian situation in Yemen and called for unrestricted delivery of aid to all regions, emphasizing the need for all parties to allow relief operations to proceed without interference.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
