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Saudi Crown Prince asked Trump for military support against Houthis

Mohammed bin Salman requested Donald Trump to carry out attacks on the Houthis, but the US president rejected the proposal, offering only intelligence assistance instead.

15 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, sought help from US President Donald Trump to carry out military attacks against the Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group that is gaining ground in Yemen. According to various sources, Trump rejected the proposal for direct strikes but the American administration committed to providing intelligence support and information on targets related to the militant group.

On Thursday, the Houthis advanced towards strategic points, capturing several locations along the Red Sea coast. This offensive raised concerns, as the rebels began to threaten a vital route for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports, disrupting the movement of oil tankers.

Additionally, the situation in Yemen is deteriorating with new Houthi attacks on Saudi cities, including the Grand Mosque in Mecca, a sacred site in Islam. These attacks have resulted in injuries and raised alarms regarding security in the region.

In response to these attacks, Saudi Arabia vowed to react decisively. Saudi authorities accused the Houthis of carrying out hostile operations, noting a significant number of air operations by Riyadh in recent days, with at least 300 airstrikes reported in various accounts.

Meanwhile, Iran denies any direct involvement in the conflict, although it continues to be seen as supporting the Houthis. This statement comes amid fears of a direct confrontation between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

The situation in the region is even more tense with the potential impacts on the global oil market, raising concerns about energy supply security, as oil prices have shown recent increases following the attacks and escalations in the conflict.

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