Saudi Crown Prince Urges U.S. Military to Strike Houthi Forces, Trump Stands By

BlockBeats news, September 11: The Saudi Crown Prince called Trump twice on Thursday, urging the U.S. military to strike Houthi forces advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, but Trump rejected the proposal on the grounds of focusing efforts on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts believe this move marks Saudi Arabia's shift from "handling it independently" in July to seeking assistance, against the backdrop of the Houthis' recent capture of strategic locations and attacks on Saudi oil facilities, highlighting the new threat the Yemen battlefield poses to global energy shipping lanes.

The United States, meanwhile, has only provided intelligence support on this matter while avoiding direct intervention, reflecting the Pentagon's concerns over tight missile stockpiles and multi-front combat capability, which could push up oil prices and exacerbate strategic divisions among Middle East allies. (Axios)