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Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies

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What happened

Trump’s latest comments to Fox News came as close U.S. ally Saudi Arabia is under growing pressure, with a missile targeting the capital Riyadh on Saturday, September 19.

Key facts

  • Trump’s latest comments to Fox News came as close U.S. ally Saudi Arabia is under growing pressure, with a missile targeting the capital Riyadh on Saturday, September 19.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:26:11 UTC.

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  1. Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital after smoke seen rising near airport

  2. Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

  3. Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi capital Riyadh for the first time

  4. Why doesn't the US intervene to defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis?

  5. Houthi attacks and no Western support: What are Saudi Arabia's options ?

  6. Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies

  7. How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

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