[Vance States the U.S. is Engaged in 'Direct Dialogue' with Houthi Forces] According to a report by Golden Finance on September 14, citing Al Jazeera, U.S. Vice President Vance stated that the U.S. government has been engaging in direct dialogue with Houthi forces. In an interview before a campaign rally in Kansas City, Vance expressed concern over the Houthi forces taking control of Mayyun Island within the Mandeb Strait. Vance also mentioned that the U.S. has maintained ongoing communication with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 'other affected parties in the region.'