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Trump Houthi strikes decision: US may join Saudi campaign, says President

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On the Trump Houthi strikes question, the US President said on Saturday that Washington may join Saudi Arabia’s attacks on the Houthis in Yemen, Anadolu and NPR reported. He spoke after the latest strike on Riyadh airport.

Trump Houthi strikes: AI-generated illustration of the scene
AI-generated illustration based on reports by NPR (AP), Anadolu Agency, The Jerusalem Post and TIME.

Trump Houthi strikes: what he said

Asked whether the US would take part, Trump said the administration would look at it and decide fast, NPR reported. He did not announce a final decision or say what form US involvement might take, the Jerusalem Post noted.

Key Facts

  • Trump: US “may” join Saudi strikes
  • No final decision announced
  • Saudi-led offensive began about 1 week ago
  • Riyadh attack killed 12

“We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack. So we'll make a decision. We move very quickly.”

— Donald Trump, as quoted by AP via NPR

A widening front

The Houthis have attacked Saudi airports, military sites and oil facilities since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive against them about a week ago, AP said. The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa International Airport earlier on Saturday.

Trump Houthi strikes: data graphic of key reported figures
Trump Houthi strikes: where things stand. Graphic: TrendDesh, built from AP, Anadolu figures.

Iran war link

The Indian Express reported that Trump also said the war with Iran would end “one way or the other” very soon. The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin had passed Iran’s position on a possible settlement to Trump.

Why It Matters: Direct US involvement would widen the Yemen conflict and deepen Washington's role in the Gulf war.

Also on TrendDesh: Trump Iran pledge: no US attack before 3 November midterm elections · Air India Riyadh flights suspended until 10 October after airport attacks

Sources: NPR (AP) · Anadolu Agency · The Jerusalem Post · TIME

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