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Trump Claims Houthis Won't Attack US Amid Escalating Saudi Conflict
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Firstpost•20-09-2026, 23:29
Trump Claims Houthis Won't Attack US Amid Escalating Saudi Conflict
- •President Trump stated Houthi rebels agreed not to attack the US, despite intensifying their campaign against US ally Saudi Arabia.
- •Trump cited 'constant communication' with the Houthis, who reportedly assured they 'don't want to fight the United States'.
- •The remarks follow a missile launch towards Riyadh and increased Houthi territorial gains in Yemen.
- •Trump is reportedly in 'deciding mode' on Iran, warning 'big things will be happening' and Iranians 'better behave'.
- •The US State Department warned of rapid escalation in the Saudi-Houthi conflict, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the region.
Key Questions Answered
President Donald Trump stated that Yemen's Houthi rebels are in constant communication with Washington and have agreed not to attack or fight the United States.
The Houthis intensified their campaign by launching a missile toward the Saudi capital of Riyadh and capturing large areas of territory from the internationally recognized government.
The US State Department warned that the military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly and advised American citizens outside the Middle East to seriously reconsider travel to and through the region.
