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Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources
Alimi sought U.S. backing after the Houthis seized Yemen’s Red Sea coast, while Trump withheld a military commitment.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad to discuss the advances of the Iran-backed Houthis near a vital global waterway, according to four sources.
- The Iran-backed Houthis seized the Red Sea coast and key areas along the Bab and Mandeb strait this month, prompting Alimi to request support for his Saudi-backed government in the fight.
- Sources indicated that Trump made no direct pledge of military support during the call, which was intended as a show of solidarity with the embattled Yemeni government after recent territorial losses.
- While Washington designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization, Trump has previously rebuffed Saudi requests for military support against the group, maintaining consistent policy.
- Trump has stated publicly that Washington is in contact with the Houthis, who promised not to target Western shipping, while the White House and Yemen's information Minister declined comment.
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Leaning Left33Leaning Right52Center34Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 28%
C 28%
R 44%
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