Residents rally against deteriorating living conditions and rampant corruption in governing bodies, calling for "bread, water, and power."
The Iran-Saudi deal likely paved the way for this, Iran has backed the Houthis in Yemen and they prevented access until now.
Italy said its decision on Saudi Arabia was "in line" with last month's lifting of another arms embargo imposed on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also linked to the war in Yemen.
Yemen's conflict, which has killed tens of thousands of people and left millions hungry, has widely been seen as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Joy and relief were palpable at Yemen’s largest airports on Friday as family members were reunited with their newly released loved ones.
Experts are divided as to whether the agreement between Saudi Arabia, which has backed Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and the Iran-backed Houthis, will result in a lasting peace.
Officials discussed "the establishment of a more integrated, stable and prosperous Middle East region"
It is time for the US to discuss the war in Yemen as a Yemeni matter and listen to the Yemeni parties more than the regional powers.
Iran may also use resources it sent to Yemen on new frontlines.
Yemen's war is seen as one of several proxy battles between Iran and Saudi Arabia.