Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis – report
Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.
According to an Axios report citing US officials, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman twice urged US President Trump on Thursday to launch strikes against the Houthis. Trump declined the request, with US officials indicating no current intent for direct military action against the Houthis. The US is supporting Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting data, and approximately 200 US military personnel are providing non-kinetic support. A senior Trump administration official stated, "The United States is focused on protecting our core national security interests – such as ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea – while empowering our regional partners to take the lead." This development follows a Houthi strike on Mocha, raising concerns about their potential to impact the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
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