Saudi Crown Prince asks Trump for aid in Yemen; president declines
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Donald Trump seeking help as Houthi rebels move toward the Yemeni port of Mokha, but Trump refused.
Mohammed bin Salman phoned Donald Trump last Thursday, warning that Houthi forces were advancing in Yemen and threatening the strategic port of Mokha. He asked for U.S. assistance, but Trump said the United States would not intervene. The exchange highlights tensions in the Saudi-U.S. partnership amid the protracted Yemen war and reflects Trump's known interest in oil.
Why it matters
The denial shows limits of US support for Saudi allies in the Yemen war, affecting regional stability.
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Saudi crown princeDonald TrumpYemen conflictHouthi rebelsMokha portoil interestsUS refusal
