Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis

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Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Sau…

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:57:40 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. Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis

  4. Saudi Arabia cancels star-studded film fest amid Middle East war

  5. UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks

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