Trump's Snub to MBS: He Refuses to Intervene Against the Houthis

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: United States

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Trump's Snub to MBS: He Refuses to Intervene Against the Houthis

Donald Trump refused to deploy U.S. forces against the Houthis in Yemen, despite requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In remarks to the press in Dublin, Trump stated that the Yemeni rebels did not want direct confrontation with the United States. While Washington will not cut off all assistance to Riyadh, it will not directly participate in Saudi strikes against the Houthis. This decision echoes a previous ceasefire agreement reached in May 2025.

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