Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Saudi Seeks U.S. Help as Houthis Warn Trump Away
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince wants the United States to get involved in its dispute with the Houthis in Yemen.
The United States has not agreed to do so, according to Reuters.
Donald Trump said he spoke with the Saudi crown prince.
Trump also said the Houthis called the United States.
The Houthis reportedly said they did not want the United States to attack them.
They also asked Washington to stay out of the dispute.
The report says the Saudi crown prince met or sought contact with the CENTCOM chief.
This happened after what the report describes as a snub from Trump.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly asked Washington to intervene in Yemen.
Washington has so far rebuffed Saudi Arabia’s pleas, according to Reuters.
Donald Trump confirmed speaking with Mohammed bin Salman over the weekend.
Trump said the Houthis had also contacted the United States and asked it to stay out.
The report says Mohammed bin Salman courted the CENTCOM chief days after Trump’s reported snub.
- Who
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Donald Trump, the Houthis, and the United States are involved.
- What
- Saudi Arabia sought U.S. intervention in Yemen, while the Houthis asked the United States to remain out of the dispute.
- When
- The report describes events occurring over the weekend and days after Trump’s reported snub.
- Where
- The dispute concerns Yemen; Trump confirmed the conversation during a visit to Dublin, Ireland.
- Why
- Saudi Arabia sought U.S. intervention, while the Houthis reportedly wanted Washington not to attack or join the dispute.
Saudi Arabia and U.S. Intervention
Houthis and U.S. Noninvolvement
Whether Washington should intervene
Saudi Arabia and U.S. Intervention
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly asked the United States to intervene in the Yemen dispute.
Houthis and U.S. Noninvolvement
The Houthis reportedly asked the United States to remain out of the dispute and not attack them.
Current U.S. position
Saudi Arabia and U.S. Intervention
Saudi Arabia has continued seeking U.S. involvement, including contact with the CENTCOM chief.
Houthis and U.S. Noninvolvement
Washington has so far rebuffed Saudi Arabia’s pleas, according to Reuters.
- Saudi figure
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
- U.S. response
- Washington has so far rebuffed Saudi Arabia’s pleas, according to Reuters.
- Trump’s statement
- Donald Trump confirmed speaking with Mohammed bin Salman over the weekend.
- Houthi message
- Trump said the Houthis called and asked the United States to stay out.
- Location of Trump remarks
- Dublin, Ireland
- Military contact
- The report says Mohammed bin Salman courted the CENTCOM chief.