Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump twice on Thursday and requested American strikes against the Houthi movement in Yemen, but Trump declined, according to a report by journalist Barak Ravid.
Journalist Barak Ravid reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman placed two phone calls to President Donald Trump on Thursday, requesting that the United States launch military strikes against the Houthi movement in Yemen. Trump refused the requests, according to the report.
The report adds detail to an earlier account published by The Zioneer this morning, which stated that Trump had ruled out US strikes against the Houthis in conversations with the Saudi crown prince. The new information specifies that bin Salman made the request twice and was denied both times.
The development comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea, where Houthi attacks on shipping have prompted US and Saudi military responses. In recent weeks, Trump has issued threats against the Houthis and Iran, warning of fresh strikes if attacks resume. The US and Saudi Arabia have coordinated closely on the Houthi threat, though the relationship has seen friction, as documented in previous reports.
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- DevelopingSaudi crown prince received Trump's approval for Houthi campaign, Barak Ravid reports
- StrongTrump and Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman hold phone call
- DevelopingSaudi crown prince urged Trump to halt strike on Iran, i24NEWS reports
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia confirms bin Salman, Trump push for Middle East calm, warn against wider war
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