The Yemeni president, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, quit on Thursday after Houthi rebels advanced upto the presidential palace, plunging the country into deeper crisis.
Mr Hadi said he could not continue in office after the rebels failed to abide by the peace deal. According to the BBC, Mr Hadi's intelligence chief, Ali Hassan al-Ahmedi has also resigned.
Whilst, the Houthi rebels are yet to officially comment on the resignation, Reuters reported that some figures within the rebel group welcomed the move and proposed the creation of a 'ruling council'.
The worsening violence in the region, prompted the United States to announce last night that it has removed further staff from its embassy in Sanaa.
"While the Embassy remains open and is continuing to operate, we may continue to re-align resources based on the situation on the ground," Reuters quoted a senior State Department Official as saying.
The US is currently aiding the fight against al-Quaeda fighters in Yemen.