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Donald Trump postpones planned U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen
President Donald Trump has decided to postpone planned U.S. military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen. According to reports from Axios and The New York Times, the decision came after Trump consulted with senior advisors and reviewed military options prepared by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
While targets had reportedly been approved and warplanes were loaded with munitions, the operation was halted on Sunday. The reversal follows a renewed request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for direct American military assistance to halt Houthi advances. U.S. officials expressed concerns that engaging in the conflict could expand the regional struggle involving Iran and deplete American munitions stockpiles.
The decision coincides with heightened instability in Yemen, where Houthi forces have gained ground on the West Coast and near the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Amidst this escalation, Houthi representatives have signaled to the Trump administration that they do not intend to target U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. Additionally, President Trump held a phone call with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi to discuss the military situation, though no direct commitment for military support was made during the call.
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Donald Trump · Houthi · Mohammed bin Salman · Rashad al-Alimi · Saudi Arabia · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, prepared airstrike options and presented them to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. alyoumvoice.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trump declined a renewed request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for direct US military intervention against the Houthis. alyoumvoice.com · worldisraelnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] UN estimates indicate tens of thousands of people have been displaced in Yemen since early September due to renewed fighting. www.sadanews.ps · www.elaosboa.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Houthi officials signaled to the Trump administration that they do not intend to target US vessels in the Red Sea. alyoumvoice.com · www.sadanews.ps · www.elaosboa.com · worldisraelnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] President Donald Trump halted preparations for US airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen on Sunday. alyoumvoice.com · www.sadanews.ps · okaznews.net · www.elaosboa.com · worldisraelnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] US officials expressed concern that a new military front could expand the conflict involving Iran and deplete US munitions. worldisraelnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Airstrike targets had been approved and warplanes were loaded with munitions before the operation was called off. worldisraelnews.com