Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Saudi capital’s airport is struck again
President Donald Trump is considering joining Saudi strikes against Houthi rebels after a missile attack struck the passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, wounding many people and killing three individuals according to reports. Trump stated that the Houthis are misbehaving very badly following a call with the Saudi crown prince. The strike on the Saudi capital's airport follows a surge of attacks against Saudi airports, military facilities, and oil infrastructure over the past week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major military offensive against the Houthi group.
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- ✓ A missile strike hit the passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, causing numerous injuries.
- ✓ President Donald Trump stated that he will consider joining Saudi strikes on Houthis following the airport attack.
- ✓ The Saudi-led coalition intercepted three ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
- ✓ President Donald Trump described the Houthis as misbehaving very badly after a call with the Saudi crown prince.
What changed
President Donald Trump announced he is weighing whether the United States will join Saudi Arabia in military strikes against Houthi forces.
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Trump Weighs Joining Saudi Strikes After Airport Attack
President Donald Trump is considering joining Saudi strikes against Houthi rebels after a missile attack struck the passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, wounding many people and killing three individuals according to reports. Trump stated that the Houthis are misbehaving very badly following a call with the Saudi crown prince. The strike on the Saudi capital's airport follows a surge of attacks against Saudi airports, military facilities, and oil infrastructure over the past week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major military offensive against the Houthi group.
Why it matters
The escalation follows a major military offensive launched by a Saudi-led coalition against the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen. Direct United States military involvement would stretch American resources already committed to fighting Iran in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Kremlin stated that Trump welcomed Russia's effort regarding an Iran deal.
What is confirmed
- A missile strike hit the passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, causing numerous injuries.
- President Donald Trump stated that he will consider joining Saudi strikes on Houthis following the airport attack.
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted three ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
- President Donald Trump described the Houthis as misbehaving very badly after a call with the Saudi crown prince.
Still unconfirmed
- Iran's Houthi allies killed 3 people in the strike on the Saudi airport.
What to watch next
- Decisions by the White House on whether to authorize direct United States military strikes alongside the Saudi-led coalition.
- Further escalations or missile launches targeting Saudi airports, oil infrastructure, or military facilities.
- Developments regarding United States resource allocation and military posture in the Middle East.
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- CBS News — Live Updates: Iran's Houthi allies kill 3 in strike on Saudi airport as Trump rules out pre-midterms strikes
- Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Kremlin says Trump welcomed Russia’s effort in Iran deal
- AP News — Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport and many are wounded, official says
- The Jerusalem Post — Donald Trump weighs joint strikes on Houthis and calls for Volodymyr Zelensky to be replaced
- The Times of Israel — Trump says he will consider joining Saudi strikes on Houthis after airport attack
- India Today — Many injured in Riyadh airport blast, Trump weighs joining Saudi strikes on Houthis
- Bloomberg.com — Trump Resists Deeper US Role in Saudi Arabia-Houthi Conflict
- NPR — Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
- Time Magazine — Trump Says U.S. May Join Saudi Strikes on Houthis After Riyadh Airport Attacks
- KSL News — Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Saudi capital's airport is struck again
- www.dailymail.com — Trump weighs in on joining Saudi strikes after Houthi terrorists killed 1 American and 11 others in Riyad....
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