
A senior Yemeni official pointed to positive indications regarding the extension of the UN truce, which will expire on August 2, in light of the intensive regional and international efforts in this regard.
The Yemeni official was speaking following visits by UN Envoy Hans Grundberg and US representative Tim Lenderking to the region, seeking to extend the truce that was launched on April 2, and to persuade the Houthis to open the Taiz crossings and other areas.