Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman Urged Trump to Attack Houthi Rebels in Yemen Near Bab al Mandeb Strait

Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Crown Prince, contacted Donald Trump twice to request military action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The calls took place while the Houthi forces were advancing toward a critical location in the Red Sea near the Bab al Mandeb Strait, a key maritime passage for global trade. The timing of the calls coincided with Iran's blockade of the Strait of Ormuz, which has disrupted shipping routes and increased regional instability. Both sources confirm the calls occurred near the Bab al Mandeb Strait, a strategic chokepoint for international commerce. Antara and El Comercio report that the Houthi rebels were approaching a strategic point in the Red Sea, though they do not specify its exact location. The analysts note that the Strait of Ormuz is currently under Iranian blockade, which has further complicated the situation. No direct conflict or military action is reported as a result of the calls.