https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-trump-is-likely-to-join-saudi-war-against-houthisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-trump-is-likely-to-join-saudi-war-against-houthishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-trump-is-likely-to-join-saudi-war-against-houthis#u134032Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:30:08 +0000President Trump is weighing the U.S. role in a new front of the Middle East war following deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. While the administration has maintained a midterm pause on the Iran war, experts suggest pressure may force the U.S. to join the Saudi effort against the Houthis. The conflict has escalated with strikes on the Saudi capital and the Medina region, causing airport closures and civilian casualties including pilgrims. Despite the use of advanced U.S. weapons, Saudi Arabia continues to struggle to stop the Houthi offensive.Why it mattersThe Houthis are allies of Iran and