Saudi Gazette report

WASHINGTON — US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is headed to Saudi Arabia as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to find a peaceful resolution of the Yemeni conflict, the US Department of State said on Tuesday in a press statement. He will also travel to Oman.

The US special envoy visited the Kingdom and Oman late last month.

During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Lenderking “will meet with senior government officials and will continue to work jointly with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths,” according to the statement.

“Attempting to forestall the devastating consequences of the Houthi offensive on Marib, US Special Envoy Lenderking’s discussions will focus on achieving an urgent comprehensive, nationwide, and sustainable ceasefire to ensure the regular and unobstructed delivery of essential commercial goods and humanitarian assistance throughout Yemen and a transition to an inclusive political process,” the statement read.

According to the statement, the US special envoy will also continue to advocate for the unimpeded flow of goods through all ports and work to build on the international consensus to halt the Houthi offensive on Marib, which is the main obstacle to ongoing peace efforts and threatens one million already vulnerable internally displaced people, as well as countless others who call Marib their home.