Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources
Al-Alimi sought U.S. backing as the Houthis expanded control over key Red Sea territory and escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia, officials said.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad to discuss the advances of the Iran-backed Houthis near a vital global waterway, according to four sources.
- The Iran-backed Houthis seized the Red Sea coast and key areas along the Bab and Mandeb strait this month, prompting Alimi to request support for his Saudi-backed government in the fight.
- Sources indicated that Trump made no direct pledge of military support during the call, which was intended as a show of solidarity with the embattled Yemeni government after recent territorial losses.
- While Washington designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization, Trump has previously rebuffed Saudi requests for military support against the group, maintaining consistent policy.
- Trump has stated publicly that Washington is in contact with the Houthis, who promised not to target Western shipping, while the White House and Yemen's information Minister declined comment.
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The Houthis flash offensive in recent weeks in Yemen has left hundreds dead and, according to the UN, more than 110,000 displaced. The armed group has seized a large part of the country, including the strategic strait of Bab al-Mandeb. Coming from a minority branch of Shiism, the group has been able to expand over the years. - Yemen: who are the Houthis who now control a large part of the country? (International).
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El ComercioThe Yemeni leader called for U.S. support after Houthi advances in the Red Sea, without receiving Trump's military commitment.The conflict escalates with Houthi attacks on Riyadh and maneuvers in Bab el Mandeb, affecting key hydrocarbon routes.
Yemen Leader Asks Trump for U.S. Support Against Houthis
Trump did not promise military support, the source said, adding that the call took place on Sunday and was intended as a show of solidarity with Yemen's embattled government after the Houthis seized the country's entire Red Sea coast in a lightning offensive.
Donald Trump Speaks With Yemen President Rashad Al-Alimi on Houthis, Makes No Direct Military Pledge
US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday to discuss Houthi advances near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. While Alimi requested US support for his Saudi-backed government, sources said Trump made no direct pledge of military aid. Trump has noted the US is in contact with the Houthis, who agreed not to target American shipping. Donald Trump Speaks With Yemen President Rashad Al-Alimi on Houthis, Makes No D…
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