November 02, 2026

Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports

The administration does not plan to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, US officials say

Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Nov 18, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

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Published : 11 Sep 2026, 08:21 PM

Updated : 16 Sep 2026, 11:49 AM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Trump twice on Thursday and urged him to launch strikes against the Houthis, Axios reported, citing two US officials.

Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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