Trump rejects Saudi request for military action against Houthis
At a glance
- President Trump rejected a Saudi request for direct military strikes on Houthis in Yemen.
- The US will reportedly provide intelligence and targeting information to Saudi Arabia.
- CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper is in Saudi Arabia for emergency coordination.
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US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for immediate military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen. The request followed Houthi advances near the critical Bab al-Mandab strait. While direct US military action has been declined, reports indicate the US will provide intelligence and targeting information to the Saudis. US CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper has also travelled to Saudi Arabia for coordination meetings.
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While declining direct military action against Houthi forces, the US will reportedly provide Saudi Arabia with intelligence and information on potential targets. Around 200 US military personnel are also said to be in Saudi Arabia providing non-combat assistance.
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While direct military intervention has been ruled out for now, reports citing a US official indicate the US will provide Saudi Arabia with intelligence and information on potential targets related to the Houthi threat.
According to the official, approximately 200 American military personnel are already present in Saudi Arabia, offering non-combat support.
The call for action reportedly followed a recent Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia that injured 73 people, including women and children. This incident is believed to have prompted the urgent request from the Saudi Crown Prince.
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سعودی عرب کی حوثیوں پر حملے کی درخواست پر ٹرمپ کا صاف انکار، ایگزیوس کا دعویٰ
سعودی ولی عہد شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان نے یمن میں حوثیوں کی بڑھتی ہوئی پیش قدمی اور بحیرہ احمر کے اہم راستے کو لاحق خطرات کے پیشِ نظر امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ سے حوثیوں کے خلاف براہ راست فوجی حملے کرنے کی درخواست کی، تاہم ٹرمپ نے اس درخواست سے انکار کردیا۔
ٹرمپ نے سعودی ولی عہد کی حوثیوں کیخلاف کارروائی کی درخواست پر انکار کردیا، امریکی نیوز سائٹ کا دعویٰ
امریکی صدر ٹرمپ نے سعودی ولی عہد کی حوثیوں کے خلاف کارروائی کی درخواست کو مسترد کردیا۔
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