Scoop: Trump gave Saudi crown prince his backing for risky strikes on Houthis
Summary
President Donald Trump supported Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s request to carry out military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. The Saudi attack on Sanaa airport and the Houthi missile retaliation mark a serious escalation in the conflict, risking the breakdown of a four-year unofficial truce.Key Facts
- President Trump gave backing to Saudi Arabia for a military action against the Iran-supported Houthis.
- Saudi Arabia bombed Sanaa airport on Monday after an Iranian plane landed there carrying Houthi leaders.
- The Houthis responded by launching missiles and drones at a Saudi airport in retaliation.
- The Saudi attack could end a four-year unofficial truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
- Saudi officials asked the U.S. for support and informed President Trump in advance.
- Iran’s Mahan Air, linked to Iran’s military forces, flew the Houthi delegation to a funeral in Iran.
- Saudi Arabia blocked Iranian flights to Yemen for over a decade, fearing they would transport weapons or military experts.
- The worsening conflict raises concerns about broader regional tensions involving the U.S. and Iran.
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