Houthis seize strategic Yemen terrain as Trump halts airstrikes

theguardian.com

Houthi fighters are advancing to seize strategic terrain in Yemen that would cut the Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed areas, after President Donald Trump reportedly called off US airstrikes at the last minute as bombs were being loaded. The New York Times reported Trump reversed his decision following a call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who pleaded for US help to halt the Houthi advance. The group has gained control of much of the Red Sea coast, threatening the Bab al-Mandab strait. The UN says at least 125,000 people have been displaced since September, with Taiz city hosting up to 86,000. Washington has rebuffed Saudi pleas, while Trump has given mixed signals, and the Houthis claimed Saturday they fired on Riyadh.


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