Trump, in call with Yemen President, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources

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President Alimi requested ‌U.S.⁠support for his Saudi-backed ⁠government in its fight against the Houthis, who this month took key ​areas along the ‌Bab al-Mandeb strait in a lightning offensive…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:14:53 UTC.

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  1. Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war

  2. Trump, in call with Yemen President, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources

  3. Iranian President Pezeshkian to head to New York for UN meeting as Trump warns of no-deal consequences

  4. Trump dodged Yemen's plea for military support amid Houthi attacks on Riyadh: Report

  5. Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis

  6. CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban

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