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Trump's reluctance to fight Houthis rattles Saudi Arabia, ex-official warns

US hesitation over Yemen conflict amplifies doubts in Riyadh about Washington's reliability as its primary defense partner.

newest coverage 1d agosummary written 8h ago5 pieces NewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • Trump's unwillingness to support Saudi Arabia militarily against Houthis in Yemen has triggered concerns in Riyadh about the durability of the US-Saudi defense partnership.
  • An unnamed ex-US official warned the stance could create lasting diplomatic damage, with the cryptic phrase "MBS will not forget" suggesting long-term consequences for US-Saudi relations.
  • The shift signals potential realignment in Middle East geopolitics, with Saudi Arabia questioning whether it can rely on the United States as its primary security guarantor.

“'MBS will not forget this': Ex-US official warns of Trump-Saudi rift over Houthi strikes”

Moneycontrol.com headline · Moneycontrol.com ↗

Donald TrumpDonald Trump Former US President, political candidateMohammed bin Salman (MBS) Saudi Arabian Crown PrinceUnnamed ex-US official Former US government official

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 9:13 AM ET
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    Ex-US official warns Trump's stance has irked Saudi leadership, invokes "MBS will not forget"

    An unnamed ex-US official warned that Trump's Houthi stance has provoked Saudi leadership, with reports quoting the cautionary phrase "MBS will not forget this," signaling potential long-term damage to the US-Saudi relationship.

    1. 2 outlets first by Moneycontrol.com, 1d ago · also The Times of India · read ↗

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    Financial Times reports Trump's hesitation over Houthis amplifies Saudi doubts about US reliability

    Coverage emerged indicating that Donald Trump's reluctance to join Saudi Arabia's conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen has amplified doubts in Riyadh about Washington's reliability as its prime defense partner.

    “'MBS will not forget': Donald Trump's reluctance to fight Houthis rattles Saudi Arabia…”
    — Financial Times headline · source
    1. 2 outlets "MBS Won't Forget": Ex-US Official On Trump Not Helping Saudi Against Houthis

      first by NDTV, 3d ago · also Financial Times

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