Trump says Houthis ‘don’t want to fight us’ after Saudi pipeline shutdown
President Donald Trump stated he does not plan to engage in conflict with the Iran-backed Houthi militant group amid their progress along Yemen’s western coast, which threatens critical shipping routes and could disrupt Saudi oil exports. Trump mentioned that the Houthis contacted the U.S. and expressed a desire to avoid fighting, indicating they prefer no U.S. involvement.The article also includes promotional content for the Washington Examiner, encouraging readers to subscribe for full access to their news and analysis, and provides links for existing members to log in.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he does not intend to enter into a conflict with the Iran-backed Houthi militant group as the group’s advance along Yemen’s western coast threatens a key shipping route and Saudi Arabia’s oil exports face disruptions.
“We have had discussions. The Houthis called us, and they don’t want to fight with us,” Trump told reporters while visiting Ireland. “They don’t want us to go after them and would much prefer not having us involved.”
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