Saudi Crown Prince Asked US President Trump to Strike Houthis
According to a report by Axios, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman twice asked US President Donald Trump to launch airstrikes against the Houthis, but the request was not accepted.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly spoke with US President Donald Trump twice to target the Houthis in Yemen, and the request was rejected by Trump.
Regional Tension and Yemen Conflict
With the expansion of conflicts in West Asia, hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni Houthis have reignited. In July 2026, the Riyadh administration's interception of an Iranian flight carrying a senior Houthi official escalated tensions.
Rejection from Trump in Two Conversations
According to Axios, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump twice while blockades in the Red Sea continued, calling for operations against the Houthis. Trump, however, turned down the request despite expressing concerns over the conflicts in Yemen.
US Administration's Stance and Military Contacts
Two US officials emphasized that the Trump administration has no plans for direct military intervention against the Houthis at this stage. Sources close to the matter reported that US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper visited Riyadh for urgent coordination talks.
Aramco Attack and the End of the Ceasefire
While no official statement has yet been made by the White House and Saudi authorities, the Yemeni Houthis claimed to have carried out drone and missile attacks targeting the Saudi oil giant Aramco. This new crisis in 2026 represents the most serious escalation between the parties since the collapse of the 2022 UN-mediated ceasefire.