The "Wall Street Journal" reported that in response to Saudi efforts to reach a peace agreement, the Houthis in Yemen demanded 51 billion dollars in compensation and recognition as Yemen's rulers. This newspaper reported on Thursday, November 5, citing people familiar with the talks, that the Houthis, supported by the Islamic Republic, demanded this amount for the damages caused by the years of Saudi airstrikes and the siege of Yemen. This request was made in the context of the Houthis increasing their attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, airports and shipping lanes. They have also captured parts of Yemen in recent weeks and have come within 80 kilometers of Aden, the seat of the internationally recognized government of Yemen. The Wall Street Journal writes that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reluctant to enter into negotiations without a superior military position, but military options also have serious risks.

The "Wall Street Journal" reported that in response to Saudi efforts to reach a peace agreement, the Houthis in Yemen demanded 51 billion dollars in compensation and recognition as Yemen's rulers. This newspaper reported on Thursday, November 5, citing people familiar with the talks, that the Houthis, supported by the Islamic Republic, demanded this amount for the damages caused by the years of Saudi airstrikes and the siege of Yemen. This request was made in the context of the Houthis increasing their attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, airports and shipping lanes. They have also captured parts of Yemen in recent weeks and have come within 80 kilometers of Aden, the seat of the internationally recognized government of Yemen. The Wall Street Journal writes that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reluctant to enter into negotiations without a superior military position, but military options also have serious risks.