US President Donald Trump rejected Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s request for American strikes against Yemen’s Houthis. Axios, an American news outlet reported this development today.
According to Axios, the Saudi crown prince called Trump twice on Thursday and urged him to launch military strikes against the Houthis.
However, Trump declined the request, according to two US officials cited by the news outlet. US officials said the Trump administration currently does not plan to take direct military action against the Houthis. The development comes as Saudi Arabia continues to monitor threats linked to the Iran-backed group and regional tensions.
Meanwhile, the Houthis have carried out attacks in the Red Sea and targeted Israel during the wider regional conflict. The group has previously said its operations support Palestinians in Gaza and would continue until Israel ends its military campaign there.
However, the latest report indicates Washington is avoiding direct military intervention against the Houthis despite the Saudi request. The decision could reflect the Trump administration’s broader effort to avoid expanding US military involvement in the region.
Saudi Arabia has sought stronger security measures against threats from Yemen, particularly as regional tensions remain high.
Nevertheless, Washington’s decision not to launch strikes could limit the immediate risk of a wider US military confrontation with the Houthis.
The report also highlights differing approaches between Washington and Riyadh as both countries assess growing security challenges across the Middle East.
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