Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates

President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the war against Iran might be nearing an end, as the conflict, which has been raging for seven months, has intensified with Saudi airstrikes targeting Yemen and Houthi forces launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The Iranian-backed Houthis have made rapid gains in Yemen, along the Red Sea, and their attacks on Saudi Arabia, coupled with damages to the East-West oil pipeline, have expanded Iran's influence in the war and heightened concerns over global oil supply risks.

In response, the United States bolstered its travel warnings for Saudi Arabia, prohibiting government personnel from venturing within a 20-mile radius of the Yemen border. Despite this heightened tension, just hours after news of the Saudi-Houthi clash, Trump told reporters that the end of the war seemed to be in sight. He noted that Iran was seeking a deal and hinted at past discussions with Tehran.