The spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen’s rebels has said that the alliance is ready to commit to a cease-fire as long as the rebels abide by a UN Security Council resolution that calls for their pullout from Yemeni cities. Brig. Gen. Ahmed Al-Assiri said the Iran-backed Shiite rebels should “show commitment” to the April 18 peace talks that could yield a political settlement. He said the rebels should also recognize the government of Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi and hand over heavy weapons. If talks fail, Al-Assiri said, the military option remains on the table.
Source: Arab News