Saudi crown prince allegedly asked Trump to hit Houthis; US president declined: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly declined requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to launch military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen. The administration is prioritizing the protection of Red Sea shipping lanes while encouraging regional partners to manage local security.
Why it matters
The report underscores the US administration's current foreign policy stance of avoiding direct military intervention in regional conflicts while maintaining strategic maritime interests.
US President Donald Trump rejected phone calls from Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman twice, urging him to launch strikes against Houthis, Axios reported, citing US officials.According to the report, US officials said Trump declined the request because the US has no plans to intervene directly for now."On Thursday, as Houthi forces advanced on the coastal city of Mokha and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retreated, MBS called Trump to brief him on the deteriorating situation," US officials told Axios."Several hours later, MBS called again and urged Trump to order US strikes against the Houthis.
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