Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
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WorldPingU.S.officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingHouthi forces seized Perim island and key positions along Yemen's Bab al-Mandab Strait as Saudi Arabia urged Trump to take direct military action.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fox News
WorldPingTehran militarily and financially backs Yemen's Houthis, who for years have held large parts of the country's north and on September 10 seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingThe Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
The Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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