Trump Refused Two Requests from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince in One Day for Military Action Against the Houthis
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Trump has left it to Saudi Arabia to deal with the threat from the Houthis. This could cause the oil-rich state to reconsider its relationship with the United States, the former US ambassador to the country explains to JP.
Saudi Arabia asks Trump for support against the Huthi rebels. However, the US apparently prefers to meet with the terrorist organization.
Washington has reportedly distanced itself from direct intervention in Yemen. This development comes at a time when the Houthis have seized control of large parts of Yemen's Red Sea coast.
With their advance on the Red Sea, the Huthis are becoming a threat to world trade, and the fight with Saudi Arabia could escalate. The US is probably meeting secretly with representatives of Yemeni militia to talk about feared attacks on US targets.
USA do not want to go back to war against the Houthis on Saudi Arabia’s behalf for now
Following new missile and drone attacks by the Houthis, Riyadh is trying to obtain more serious assistance from its Western allies. The USA have so far shown no willingness to participate directly in a new military...
Trump Refused Two Requests from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince in One Day for Military Action Against the Houthis
The Houthis say they fired dozens of missiles and drones at Khamis Mushait air base — hangars, radars, runways, ammo depots — as emergency alerts briefly covered five Saudi cities. Qatar and the GCC condemned the strikes. The bigger tell: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked Trump twice in one day for military action, was refused both times, and U.S. officials confirm direct contact with the Houthis continues.
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