Trump weighs joining Saudi strikes against Yemen’s Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
US President Donald Trump is considering military intervention in Yemen following a deadly Houthi rebel attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The attack resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries, prompting the US to issue travel warnings for Saudi airports.
Why it matters
This potential escalation could significantly alter the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and deepen US involvement in regional conflicts.
US President Donald Trump said Washington was considering joining Saudi Arabia’s strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels after an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities.Asked whether he had decided to join the Saudi strikes, Trump said, “We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack. We will make a decision. We move very quickly.”He added, “Look, the Saudis are good fighters.
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