Yemeni rebel spokesman: Saudi, allies call shots in peace talks Hamid Issam, member of the Yemeni rebel delegation currently in Sweden for UN-led talks with the Yemeni government, said the Saudi-led coalition will guide the government’s hand during the discussions. Issam also commented on the status of the port of Hodeida and Sanaa airport, two issues of contention that the talks may address. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES