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Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for U.S. strikes on Houthis: reports

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US President Donald Trump declined two phone calls from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, September 10, in which the prince asked for US strikes against the Houthis. The US is reportedly concerned about the escalating conflict in Yemen and is increasing support for Saudi Arabia while seeking to avoid direct military involvement. According to Axios, the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time. Trump's directive focuses on keeping American forces focused on Iran and safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz.

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On September 10, 2026, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S. President Donald Trump twice, urging him to launch military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. According to Axios, based on two U.S. officials, Trump rejected this request and the administration stated it does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at that time. The U.S., while stepping up support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict in Yemen, is focused on avoiding additional military engagements, particularly with Iran and safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz. Admiral Brad Cooper from the U.S. Central Command traveled to Saudi Arabia for urgent coordination talks on the same day. Reuters could not verify the report independently.

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U.S. military and civilian officials have also told their Saudi counterparts in recent weeks that Mr. Trump's directive is to keep American forces focused on Iran and safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, while avoiding the opening of another military front, Axios added.

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Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for U.S. strikes on Houthis: reports · mixed framing

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S. President Donald Trump twice on Thursday (September 10, 2026) and urged him to launch strikes against the Houthis, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. asserted

Axios → call → officials

Mr. Trump rejected the request, and U.S. officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said. asserted

report → reject → time

Reuters could not immediately verify the report. uncertain

Reuters → verify → report

The White House and Saudi embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours. asserted

House → respond → hours

According to Axios, the U.S. is increasingly concerned about the rapidly escalating conflict in Yemen and is stepping up support for Saudi Arabia while seeking to avoid direct military involvement. uncertain

U.S. → accord → involvement

Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command, travelled to Saudi Arabia on Thursday (September 10, 2026) for urgent coordination talks, according to the report. uncertain

Cooper → travel → report

Axios → tell → front

Reuters reported earlier in July that Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, as tensions in and around Yemen continue to escalate. asserted

tensions → report → Yemen

The escalation dates back to early July, when the Houthis said their forces confronted Saudi "warplanes" that were attempting to prevent an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing at Sanaa International Airport. asserted

that → date → Airport