Escalation in the Red Sea poses a major threat to Yemen's population. More than two-thirds of the population – 21 million people – are “in urgent need of food, water and life-saving assistance,” 26 aid organizations reported this month.
“We call on all actors to prioritize diplomatic channels over military options to de-escalate the crisis and ensure progress in peace efforts,’ wrote groups including CARE, the International Rescue Committee and Save the Children. One of the biggest concerns is the Biden administration's decision to put the Houthis back on the US list of terrorist organizations.