Saudi and Omani delegations arrived in Sanaa in mid-October 2026 to present a near-final draft peace agreement to Houthi leaders, covering an extended UN-brokered truce, direct UN-mediated talks between the Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognized government, a two-year transition, port and airport access, road reopenings, and salary payments from oil revenues. This followed prisoner exchanges and built on prior Saudi-Iran diplomatic channels. At the same time, fighting has escalated with Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi airports and infrastructure, prompting Saudi-backed government forces to launch offensives aimed at regaining territory, while the UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks and called for arms restrictions. Houthis have issued mixed signals, advancing proposals yet accusing Saudi Arabia of delays. Any agreement would hinge on verification of compliance, lifting of blockades, and assurances against violations amid ongoing regional security concerns.