The fact is that the Houthis are not perceived on the ground as a neutral actor , and their actions are driving Yemen toward a sectarian conflict in a country where religious fighting has been virtually nonexistent . The United States suspended operations at the U.S. Embassy in Yemen this week . In a statement released on Sunday, State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said that "the safety and security of our personnel is always our top priority."
The United States suspended operations at the U.S. Embassy in Yemen this week . In a statement released on Sunday, State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said that "the safety and security of our personnel is always our top priority."