Trump Halts Houthi Strikes as Bombers Were Set to Launch

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President Trump on Sunday called off planned US strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels just as bombers were ready to launch, according to an exclusive New York Times report citing anonymous administration sources. The decision reversed an order to the Pentagon to prepare attacks after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pleaded with Trump by phone on Thursday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Trump had returned early to Washington, and target lists were approved with bombs loaded, but Trump changed his mind at noon Sunday. Most Trump advisors oppose the strikes, and US officials met Houthi representatives on September 12-13 to confirm a bilateral truce protecting American ships. Trump told Fox News he is in "decision mode" on Iran, while a 2025 campaign against the Houthis cost $1 billion in a month without stopping their attacks.


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