The warring sides had earlier shown an interest in de-escalation, with a Saudi official saying in November that Riyadh had an "open channel" with the rebels with the goal of ending the war.
Dhinacyada dagaallamaya ayaa horay u muujiyay xiisaha dib-u-noolaanshaha, iyadoo sarkaal Sacuudiyaan ah uu sheegay bishii Nofembar in Riyadh ay leedahay "marin furan" oo ay la leeyihiin fallaagada iyaga oo hadafkoodu yahay in la joojiyo dagaalka.