Yemen seeks U.S. military support against Houthis as Trump holds back
Yemeni officials say they requested assistance from Trump to counter Iranian-backed rebels expanding control of Red Sea coast.
What to know
- Yemen's government formally requested U.S. military support from Trump to counter Houthi rebels expanding control of the Red Sea coast and threatening global energy shipping lanes.
- Trump has not made a direct pledge of military assistance; current U.S. support is limited to intelligence and targeting data.
- Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally, has urged military action against the Houthis, but Trump previously announced a ceasefire with them and canceled strike orders on Sunday.
- Yemen clarified it does not seek direct U.S. combat involvement but wants enhanced military capacity building and intelligence coordination.
Donald Trump U.S. PresidentAbdullah Al-Alimi Bawazir Vice President, Yemeni Leadership CouncilRashad al-Alimi President of Yemen
Marco Rubio U.S. Secretary of StateHouthis Iranian-backed rebel group
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Trump says Houthis don't want U.S. involvement and prefer ships pass through
Trump stated this month that the Houthis don't want to fight the U.S. and prefer not to have U.S. involvement, claiming they are letting most ships go through.
“They've called and they've talked to us, and they don't want us to. They would much prefer not having us involved, and they're letting most ships go through.”
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🔴 BREAKING Yemen Seeks US Military Support Against Houthis A senior Yemeni official announced that the government is requesting direct military assistance from the United States to counter Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. This appeal comes as the Houthis consolidate control over the Red Sea coast, raising concerns about... 📰 https://www…
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Secretary of State Rubio says U.S. has made commitments to Saudis — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. has made commitments to the Saudis and is living up to them, adding that the president has many options available.
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Yemeni vice president says request not rejected, hopes for more support — Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazir, vice president of the Yemeni Leadership Council, told reporters he was unaware the request had been rejected and expressed hope for increased support, stating Yemen does not ask U.S. soldiers to go to war but does seek enhanced military capacity and coordination.
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Reuters reports Trump made no direct pledge of military support — Reuters reported that Trump made no direct pledge of military support during the call with Yemen's president, citing Yemeni and Western sources.
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Yemen's president requests U.S. military support from Trump — Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi conveyed a request for U.S. military assistance to President Trump in a call this week.
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Trump orders then cancels strikes against Houthis — Trump ordered strikes against the Houthis on Sunday, but the order was canceled hours later.
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Houthis launch attack on Saudi capital Riyadh
The Iranian-backed Houthis escalated military actions over the weekend by launching an attack on the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
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Trump announces ceasefire with Houthis after strikes — Trump announced a ceasefire with the Houthis after weeks of punishing military strikes against the militant group.