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Trump says Houthis asked US not to strike
The Hindu··12 Sept
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Yemen's Houthis asked Washington not to intervene. In Dublin, he said the group called and does not want a US fight. The Houthis now hold Yemen's full Red Sea coast after taking three islands. Axios said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought US strikes on Thursday. Trump declined that request.
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What It Means For You
- A US hold on Yemen strikes leaves Red Sea shipping risk tied to Houthi coastal control.
- Saudi oil routes that lean on that coast stay exposed while Washington declines new attacks.
- Readers tracking US-Iran spillover get Trump's on-record line that the Houthis sought no US fight.
What's Happening
- Trump said he had spoken to Mohammed bin Salman, calling him a friend.
- The Hindu dated the Dublin remarks to September 12, 2026.
- The same report said Houthis hit Saudi oil sites this week with a large drone and missile attack.
The Red Sea Pressure Point
- Saudi exporters have relied more on the Red Sea after Hormuz shipments were choked.
- Axios said the crown prince called Trump twice on September 10, 2026.
- Trump told reporters everything would work out fine and dandy in the region.
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