Press Statement
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
October 14, 2020
Today, we join with all Americans in welcoming the release of two U.S. citizens from Houthi custody in Yemen.
My deepest condolences go out to the family of a third American who died while in captivity, but whose remains are being repatriated.
I would like to thank Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia for their diplomatic efforts. I also want to commend the tenacious diplomacy of our embassies in the region who helped facilitate this release.
Today’s news is the latest affirmation that President Trump remains committed to bringing every American held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad back home. This Administration will not rest until they are all reunited with their families.
