Trump Refuses to Pledge U.S. Military Support Against Houthis During Call with Yemen President
During a phone call with Yemen President Alimi, U.S. President Donald Trump did not commit to military support against the Houthis. Yemeni President Alimi requested U.S. backing for his Saudi-aligned government in its conflict with the Houthis. The U.S. also met with Houthi representatives in Oman to discuss a ceasefire, and Trump reportedly canceled planned airstrikes against Houthi targets.
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President Trump did not commit US forces to aid Yemen against the Houthis. Yemeni President Alimi sought American backing for his government's efforts. US officials met Houthi representatives in Oman, discussing a ceasefire. Trump reportedly called off planned airstrikes against Houthi targets. The conflict has caused significant casualties and displacement within Yemen.
President Alimi requested U.S. support for his Saudi-backed government in its fight against the Houthis, who this month took key areas along the Bab al-Mandeb strait in a lightning offensive
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