Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources

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Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources

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US President Donald Trump spoke with Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi about the Houthi advances near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, but reportedly made no direct military support pledge amid conflict escalation in the region.

By Timour Azhari Sept 21 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday, four people familiar with the matter said, discussing the advances of the Iran-backed Houthis around a vital global waterway. Alimi requested US support for his Saudi-backed government in its fight against the Houthis, who this month took key areas along the Bab al-Mandeb strait in a lightning offensive. Two of the sources, one Yemeni and one Western, said Trump had made no direct pledge of military support during the call.

World Security Conflict Politics Shipping Donald Trump Yemen Rashad al-Alimi Houthi conflict Bab al-Mandeb military support US foreign policy

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