Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute

Houthi troops stand guard during a protest against Saudi Arabia in Sana'a, Yemen last week. Houthi troops stand guard during a protest against Saudi Arabia in Sana'a, Yemen last week. Houthis Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute US president reportedly changed his mind over Saudi Arabia’s pleas for assistance as bombs were being loaded
Prefer the Guardian on Google Houthi fighters are moving to seize strategic heights in Yemen that would cut the Red Sea coast off from areas held by Saudi-backed forces after Donald Trump called off US strikes on the group at the last minute, reportedly as bombs were being loaded on to aircraft.
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