On December 14, 2024, Yemen's internationally recognized government presented three key measures to the U.S. Senate as part of a new American strategy in Yemen. The proposals were outlined by Yemeni Ambassador Mohammed Al-Hadrami during a briefing.

According to the statement shared on the Yemeni embassy's page on X, the first proposal calls for designating the Houthi movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, similar to the designations of Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard. This designation, the ambassador argued, would send a strong message that the Houthis' actions—terrorizing civilians, threatening maritime security, and destabilizing the region—are unacceptable.

The second proposal emphasizes support for the Yemeni government and military to liberate the strategic port of Hodeidah. Al-Hadrami noted that securing this vital Red Sea port would help protect maritime routes and compel the Houthis to engage in peace talks while preventing Iranian support from reaching them. He stated, "Liberating Hodeidah would not cost us much; we were very close in 2018, but were halted by the international community. It is time to liberate this port."

The third proposal urges the U.S. administration to target Houthi leadership to dismantle their command structure. The ambassador stressed that holding Houthi leaders accountable for their crimes would weaken their operations and disrupt their ability to evade justice.

These measures aim to enhance security in the Red Sea, save taxpayer money, hold the Houthis accountable for their actions, and apply the necessary pressure to force them into negotiations, paving the way for lasting peace in Yemen.

Al-Hadrami pointed out that "there is no other option; diplomacy alone is ineffective with the Iranian regime and its proxies. We have tried that for many years," highlighting that "peace through strength" is the viable path forward.

He further stated that the suffering in Yemen is not just a tragedy, but a result of Iran's deliberate support for chaos and instability in the region. For over a decade, Iran has financed and armed the Houthi group, providing them with lethal weapons that threaten both Yemen and international shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

The ambassador lamented, "Iranian support has enabled the Houthis to become a danger not just to Yemen, but to the region and the world," urging for action against them. He emphasized that while Yemenis possess the determination and manpower to confront the Houthis and Iranian threats, they cannot do it alone and need external support.

Al-Hadrami concluded that while the Houthis receive oil and gas for free from Iran, they use Iranian weapons to block Yemen from exporting its natural resources, hindering the government's ability to pay salaries or provide services. He asserted that this could change with U.S. support, stating, "Yemenis have the resolve and capacity to defeat the Houthis and restore state institutions, and a new U.S. strategy for Yemen is crucial in achieving this goal."