Reuters relays report that Trump declined Saudi request for Houthi strikes
Reuters relays Axios's account, attributed to two U.S. officials, that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested U.S. strikes against the Houthis in two Thursday calls and Trump declined.
Response / context
Reuters says it could not independently verify the account and received no immediate White House or Saudi embassy response. Axios reports both declined comment.
Dates and scope
Source publication: Sep 11, 2026 · 12:50 AM EDT
Event or conduct: 2026-09-10. Reported Thursday calls; exact times and occurrence not independently confirmed. Reuters publication is September 11 Eastern.
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- Reuters: Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports ↗
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- Axios: Saudi request for Houthi strikes ↗
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