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Donald Trump Hints at US Action with Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Rebels
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CNBC Awaaz•12-10-2026, 14:36
Donald Trump Hints at US Action with Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Rebels
- •US President Donald Trump stated that the United States may consider taking action against Houthi rebels in Yemen in coordination with Saudi Arabia.
- •The statement follows a deadly attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which left 12 people dead and 309 injured.
- •Saudi Arabia has officially requested immediate defense assistance from the United States to counter the escalating Houthi threats.
- •Houthi rebels have warned airlines and passengers to avoid Saudi airports and airspace, raising tensions over regional transit and oil routes.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States may consider taking action against the Houthis in Yemen in coordination with Saudi Arabia after a deadly attack on Riyadh's airport, noting that the US is aware of the situation and moves very quickly to make decisions.
According to Saudi Arabia's state media, a projectile attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries.
Two Saudi government officials stated that Saudi Arabia has requested immediate defense assistance from the United States to help the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen in its fight against the Houthi rebels.
