Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Trump Says Houthis Won’t Fight U.S. as Saudi Threats Mount
President Donald Trump says the Houthis do not want to fight the United States.
The Houthis are an Iran-allied group involved in Yemen’s war.
They have been attacking Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
A missile was aimed at Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Saturday.
The Houthis have also captured large areas from Yemen’s government.
Trump says the United States is still communicating with the group.
He also said he is deciding what to do about Iran.
Trump warned that Iran should behave and that important events may happen soon.
President Donald Trump said the Houthis agreed not to attack United States forces.
Trump said Washington is in constant communication with the Houthis.
The statements came as Saudi Arabia faced mounting pressure from Houthi attacks.
A missile targeted Riyadh on Saturday, according to the report.
Trump said he was deciding how to respond to Iran and warned that major developments could be near.
- Who
- President Donald Trump, the Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s internationally recognized government, Iran, and United States forces.
- What
- Trump said the Houthis agreed not to fight the United States while continuing their campaign against Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s government.
- When
- Trump’s latest comments were reported on Sunday; a missile targeted Riyadh on Saturday. He made a similar statement on September 12.
- Where
- The developments involve Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Iran, and the wider region.
- Why
- The Houthis are fighting Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, while Trump is considering United States policy toward Iran.
- U.S. position
- Trump said the Houthis agreed not to attack or fight the United States.
- Communication
- Trump reportedly said Washington is in constant communication with the Houthis.
- Houthi affiliation
- The Houthis are described as allied with Iran.
- Saudi Arabian attack
- A missile targeted Riyadh on Saturday.
- Yemen offensive
- The Houthis have seized swaths of territory from Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
- Iran decision
- Trump said he was deciding whether to take further action against Iran.
- Previous statement
- Trump made a similar claim during a visit to Ireland on September 12.
