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Trump rejected Saudi appeal to attack Houthis in Yemen

Expresso11 September 2026 at 22:55

Houthi rebels have been advancing in western Yemen, representing a growing threat to the region's stability. Given this situation, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, reportedly appealed to the United States for military assistance.

Donald Trump refused to order airstrikes against the Houthis, according to the Axios news portal. The US president's decision contrasts with the requests for military intervention from Riyadh.

Instead, Trump expressed preference for concentrating American military efforts on the war against Iran, a country seen as an ally of the Houthi rebels. This strategic choice reflects the priorities of the American administration in the Middle East.

The information was reported by the Axios portal, which cited sources familiar with the matter.

Why this matters

This decision leaves Saudi Arabia without direct military support from the United States against Houthi advances, which could further destabilize Yemen and the region. Trump's refusal also signals a shift in US foreign policy, prioritizing confrontation with Iran instead of multiple fronts in the Middle East. Readers in the region thus understand that the US may be less available to intervene in conflicts that do not directly involve Tehran.

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