Trump Declines Saudi Request for U.S. Strikes on Houthis

President Donald Trump declined Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request for direct U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, Reuters reported Sept. 12. Riyadh sought help after Houthi drones and missiles claimed hits on a Saudi airbase and oil sites. Washington withheld co-strikes while continuing its own Iran campaign, leaving Saudi retaliation unilateral.