Houthis Fighting in Yemen
The network's reporter Trey Yingst, who often talks to Mr. Trump, cited the President saying that Washington is "in constant communication with the Houthis and that they've agreed not to fight the United States."Reported by 7 of 12 outlets; wording from The Hindu.
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The Houthis have also staged a rapid offensive inside Yemen, seizing swaths of territory from the internationally recognised government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia.
The White House and Yemen's information minister did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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“They don’t want us to go after them and would much prefer not having us involved, and they’re letting most ships go through.”
The escalation ended a 2022 ceasefire that largely ended fighting in Yemen's civil war, which started when the Houthis swept in from their mountainous heartland and seized much of northern and central Yemen, including Sanaa, 12 years ago.
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Saudi scrambles to solve ‘humiliating dilemma’ after US rejects Red Sea intervention
How it changed
- 16 Sep
In a lightning offensive last week, the Houthis seized control of large swathes of western Yemen along the Red Sea coast.
- 20 Sep
The network's reporter Trey Yingst, who often talks to Mr. Trump, cited the President saying that Washington is "in constant communication with the Houthis and that they've agreed not to fight the United States."
- 21 Sep
The White House and Yemen's information minister did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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- 22 Sep
Five Yemeni military sources told Reuters that the Houthis were now seeking to seize strategic heights, known as the Kahboub Mountains, in two provinces, Taiz and Lahij, which separate the Red Sea coast from the government-held south.
- 24 Sep
“They would much prefer not having us involved, and they’re letting most ships go through.”
Coverage 18 articles
24 Sep Yemen says it asked Trump for U.S. military support in fight against Houthis
NBC News- 23 Sep Bombs were loaded, warplanes were ready — but Trump was right to say ‘no’
Washington Examiner 
22 Sep Why are the Houthis fighting for Yemen’s Kahboub Mountains?
Al Jazeera
22 Sep Houthis battle for strategic heights in Yemen as thousands more flee homes
Al Jazeera
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22 Sep Iran-US war latest: Tehran-backed Houthis move to seize Yemen highlands as Trump ‘calls off strikes’
The Independent
22 Sep Houthis push for control of Yemen’s highlands
Dawn
21 Sep Trump considered striking Houthi rebels in Yemen last weekend
CBS News
21 Sep Why Trump is leaving Saudi Arabia alone to fight the Houthis — even as they threaten global oil supplies
New York Post
21 Sep Houthis launch new offensives into strategic Yemeni highlands, threatening to endanger capital
Washington Examiner
21 Sep Trump, in call with Yemen President, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources
The Hindu21 Sep Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources
The Straits Times
21 Sep Trump rejected Saudi plea for help in attacking Houthi rebels despite personal call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, report claims
Daily Mail
20 Sep Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
The Independent
20 Sep Trump says Houthis agreed not to fight US, weighs ‘wiping out’ Iran: Report
Washington Examiner20 Sep Trump says Houthis agree not to fight US, as attacks mount against Saudi allies: Fox News
The Straits Times
20 Sep Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies
The Hindu
18 Sep Saudi scrambles to solve ‘humiliating dilemma’ after US rejects Red Sea intervention
South China Morning Post
16 Sep US officials decide against backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
The Guardian
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