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  "id": 6699705,
  "title": "Saudi crown prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/saudi-crown-prince-urged-trump-to-strike-houthis-amid-red-sea-threat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T03:51:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/houthis-yemen-saudi-trump-mbs-strikes"
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  "account": "Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reached out to President Trump twice on Thursday, urging him to launch military strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthis. The Houthis had closed in on a crucial Red Sea chokepoint, threatening a vital artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports. U.S. officials confirmed that Trump declined the prince's requests, stating that the administration has no current plans to intervene directly against the Houthis. The escalation in Yemen has raised concerns among U.S. officials, who are bolstering support for Saudi Arabia while avoiding direct military involvement. Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Saudi Arabia to coordinate urgent meetings. The Saudi-Houthi conflict escalated in July when Riyadh prevented an Iranian plane from landing in Sanaa, leading to retaliatory attacks on Saudi tankers and energy facilities. As the situation worsened, MBS requested direct U.S. military action, but Trump declined, emphasizing that American forces should focus on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Despite Trump's decision, the U.S. administration will provide Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting data.",
  "summary": "Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) called President Trump twice Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against the Houthis as the Iran-backed group closed in on a vital Red Sea chokepoint, two U.S. officials told Axios. Trump declined, and U.S. officials stressed the administration has no plans to intervene directly against the Houthis for now. Why it matters: Oil prices surged Thursday…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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