Trump Says Houthis Pledge Not to Attack US, Pressure Mounts on Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump said the Houthi rebels in Yemen have told the US they will not attack America and do not want war, while the group has intensified attacks on US ally Saudi Arabia. Trump claimed the US is in constant communication with the Houthis, who have agreed not to fight America. He previously made similar statements, including during a September 12 visit to Ireland, saying the Houthis called to express their desire to avoid conflict. Meanwhile, Fox News reported a missile was fired toward Riyadh on Saturday. The Houthis have seized large territories from the Saudi-backed internationally recognized Yemeni government. The US warned the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could escalate rapidly. Trump reportedly faces a decision on potential military action against Iran, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating ongoing US-Iran tensions.