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Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say

Headline from Military Times, from the development of Sep 10, 2026

Newest development Sep 12, 2026 · 2 reportsAfter attack on Saudi pipeline, Trump says Houthis don’t want the U.S. involved — ‘everything’s going to work out fine and dandy’

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis.

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    Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say

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  2. Trump administration has no plans to strike Houthis for now, 2 US officials say

    Headline from ABC News ·

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    After attack on Saudi pipeline, Trump says Houthis don’t want the U.S. involved — ‘everything’s going to work out fine and dandy’

    Headline from Fortune ·

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  1. Axios

    Saudi crown prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) called President Trump twice Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against the Houthis as the Iran-backed group closed in on a vital Red Sea chokepoint, two U.S. officials told Axios. Trump declined, and U.S.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping…

  3. CBS News

    Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.

  4. Military Times

    Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say (opens Military Times)

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    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis.

  5. Al-Monitor

    Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources say (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Samia Nakhoul and Humeyra Pamuk ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the Houthis stepped up thei…

  6. Fox News

    Saudi Arabia tells Trump now is the time for military action as Iran-backed Houthis advance (opens Fox News)

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    Houthi forces seized Perim island and key positions along Yemen's Bab al-Mandab Strait as Saudi Arabia urged Trump to take direct military action.

  7. ABC News

    Trump administration has no plans to strike Houthis for now, 2 US officials say (opens ABC News)

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    The U.S. is offering intel and targeting assistance to Saudi Arabia, they say.

  8. Bloomberg

    Trump Says Iran-Backed Houthis Asked US Not to Target Them (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Donald Trump said Iran-backed Houthis have asked the US to abstain from targeting the militant group, as a worsening clash with Saudi Arabia inflames tensions in the Middle East.

  9. The American Conservative

    Iran War Day 197: Saudi Crown Prince Urged Trump to Join Yemen War (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: President Trump declined, later telling reporters everything will be “fine and dandy.”

  10. Washington Examiner

    Trump says Houthis ‘don’t want to fight us’ after strait offensive and Saudi pipeline shutdown (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump said Saturday that he does not intend to enter into a conflict with the Iran-backed Houthi militant group as the group’s advance along Yemen’s western coast threatens a key shipping route and Saudi Arabia’s oil exports face disruptions. “We have had discussions.

  11. Fortune

    After attack on Saudi pipeline, Trump says Houthis don’t want the U.S. involved — ‘everything’s going to work out fine and dandy’ (opens Fortune)

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    “The Houthis called us, and they don’t want to fight with us,” Trump said.

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