Washington’s Final Move: Forcing Oman into Military Cooperation with Saudi Arabia Against the Houthis!

NYN | Roberts and Analysis 

Amid an unprecedented rise in diplomatic tension, the United States is exerting pressure to compel Saudi Arabia to return to the battlefield in Yemen against the Houthi group (Ansar Allah), while Oman faces accusations of funding the group’s military activities and smuggling advanced weapons to them, according to explosive statements made by U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson.

Congressman Joe Wilson stated on his X platform that Saudi Arabia is considered a close partner and great friend of the United States, calling for a trilateral cooperation with the UAE to unite what he called a “unified Yemeni army” to defeat the Houthis (Ansar Allah).

He pointed out that Washington is betting on Riyadh’s military role to “restore stability” in Yemen, overlooking the destruction caused by the Saudi and Emirati-led military intervention that began in early 2015 and continues to this day, alongside an unprecedented economic decline.

Wilson criticized Oman’s policy toward Sana’a as “dangerous,” demanding the closure of Houthi (Ansar Allah) offices in its territory, halting alleged money laundering operations on their behalf, and enhancing border closures to prevent the smuggling of weapons to Sana’a.

Wilson referred to Oman’s diplomatic steps toward the Houthis as an “unacceptable embrace,” referring to Oman’s mediation between Yemeni parties.

These statements are seen as part of a recurring U.S. strategy to “level accusations” against neutral states in the Yemeni file, according to observers, aimed at forcing them to change their policies and adopt U.S. positions.

Furthermore, these accusations are used as “leverage” to deter Muscat from its mediation role, which is considered key to any negotiated solution.

Such statements could lead to new tensions in Gulf relations, especially as Arab countries are keen to keep open communication channels with Sana’a, which would impact regional stability.

Regarding these serious accusations, the Gulf Online website, quoting a political analyst, mentioned that the U.S. rhetoric lacks concrete evidence and fosters a policy of imposition rather than solutions.

While Oman categorically denies the U.S. accusations, the question remains: Will Washington succeed in dragging Riyadh into confrontations that could bring Yemen back to square one? Or will this political game lead to unexpected surprises?