4 days ago

Saudi Arabia Urges Trump Strikes After Houthi Island Capture

The Houthis are reported to have taken control of an island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

This waterway is important enough that Saudi Arabia is worried about the development.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Donald Trump twice on Thursday.

He asked Trump to order attacks on the Houthis.

Trump did not agree to the request.

U.S. officials said the United States does not currently plan to attack the Houthis directly.

The report describes this as a possible new part of the conflict involving Iran.

The article does not provide further details about the island or explain the specific reason for Saudi Arabia’s concern.

Key facts

Reported development: The Houthis reportedly captured an island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Saudi official: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
U.S. president: Donald Trump
Number of calls: Two calls were reportedly made on Thursday.
Saudi request: Saudi Arabia urged the United States to launch strikes against the Houthis.
U.S. response: Trump rejected the request, according to the report.
Current U.S. policy: U.S. officials said the administration does not currently intend to take direct military action against the Houthis.
Reported source: Axios

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