According to BlockBeats, citing Axios, the Saudi crown prince called Donald Trump twice on Thursday and urged the U.S. military to strike Houthi forces moving closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Trump rejected the request, saying U.S. efforts should stay focused on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz instead. The report said the episode showed a shift in Saudi Arabia’s position, from the 「handling it on its own」 stance described in July to seeking outside help now. That change came as the Houthis recently seized strategic ground and attacked Saudi oil facilities, raising fresh concern over risks to global energy shipping routes. Axios also said Washington has limited its role to intelligence support while avoiding direct military involvement. The report linked that posture to Pentagon concerns over tight missile inventories and the strain of operating across multiple fronts. It added that the situation could lift oil prices and deepen strategic disagreements among U.S. partners in the Middle East.
BlockBeats reported on Sept. 11, citing Axios, that the Saudi crown prince called Donald Trump twice on Thursday to press for U.S. military strikes on Houthi forces approaching the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Trump turned down the request, saying U.S. resources should remain focused on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Axios said the move pointed to a change in Saudi Arabia’s stance, shifting from the 「handling it on its own」 position described in July to asking for outside support. The report said that shift came after the Houthis recently captured strategic positions and struck Saudi oil facilities, sharpening concern over the Yemen conflict’s threat to global energy shipping lanes.
The U.S., according to Axios, has provided intelligence support in the episode but has stopped short of direct involvement. The report said that approach reflects Pentagon concern over strained missile stockpiles and the ability to sustain operations across multiple theaters. It added that the situation could push oil prices higher and widen strategic differences among Middle Eastern allies.
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