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Trump Ordered Strikes on Houthis Under Saudi Pressure but Backed Down at the Last Minute

Washington - Ofoq News - The Israeli newspaper 'Haaretz' revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump ordered, under Saudi pressure, preparations for military strikes against the Houthi group in Yemen, but he backed down from the decision at the last minute, after U.S. forces had already begun preparations to carry out the operation.

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Monday, 21 September 2026 at 10:56·2 minutes read

Trump Ordered Strikes on Houthis Under Saudi Pressure but Backed Down at the Last Minute

Source: Ma'an News Agency

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