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Trump cancels Houthi strikes after targets approved, bombs loaded

The U.S. pulled back from a planned military operation against the Houthis this weekend after targets were approved and ordnance was already being loaded.

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What to know

  • The U.S. military had approved targets and was actively loading bombs onto warplanes for Houthi strikes when Trump ordered a cancellation.
  • The operation was called off at an advanced stage of preparation, after the military phase had effectively begun.
  • The decision to stand down represents a significant shift from the planning phase to direct cancellation during execution.

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Trump cancels Houthi strikes after targets approved, bombs loaded
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 8:50 AM ET
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    Trump cancels Houthi strikes after late-stage preparations

    The U.S. came extraordinarily close to launching a new wave of strikes against the Houthis with target lists already approved and bombs being loaded onto warplanes when Trump cancelled the operation.

    “The U.S came extraordinarily close to launching a new wave of strikes against the Houthis this weekend. According to the NYT, target lists had already been approved and bombs were being loaded onto U.S warplanes when Trump cancelled the operation.”
    — @MarioNawfal
    1. 1 outlet Targets approved, bombs loaded & then Trump blinked: Why US pulled back from Houthi strikes

      first by Times of India, 3d ago

    • 🇺🇸🇾🇪 The U.S came extraordinarily close to launching a new wave of strikes against the Houthis this weekend. According to the NYT, target lists had already been approved and bombs were being loaded onto U.S warplanes when Trump cancelled the operation. That may have prevented

      @MarioNawfalX2d ago64▲view on X ↗