Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 13, 2026Country: United States
Politics

US President Donald Trump stated that the Houthi rebel group in Yemen is increasing attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to raise energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections. He suggested the Houthis are acting likely at Iran's behest, aiming to destabilize the oil market. Trump also threatened to escalate military actions against Iran after the elections, emphasizing his resolve to remember the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. This occurs amid rising energy prices and economic concerns in the US.
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