The developments come as the Houthis have expanded their presence along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and seized the strategic Mayun (Perim) Island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over global shipping and energy supplies
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly urged Trump to take military action against the Houthis. However, the Trump administration has so far indicated that it has no immediate plans for direct US strikes, while providing intelligence and targeting support to Saudi Arabia.Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Yemen’s Houthi movement conveyed a message asking the United States to stay out of the conflict in Yemen.
Trump’s comments come amid growing tensions between the US, Iran and their regional allies, with fresh attacks raising concerns about the security of vital energy infrastructure in the Gulf.
A drone strike reportedly damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, prompting authorities to temporarily halt operations along the affected route. The incident has added to concerns over possible disruptions to global oil supplies.
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