Saudi Crown Prince called Trump twice to strike Houthis, he rejected request: Report

Saudi Crown Prince MohammedMohammedMohammed bin Salman called U.S. ​President Donald Trump twice on Thursday (September 10, 2026) and urged ‌him to launch strikes against the ​Houthis, Axios reported, citing two U.S. ⁠officials.

Mr. Trump rejected the request, and U.S. officials said the administration does not intend to take direct ‌military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.

Reuters could ‌not immediately verify the report. ‌The ⁠White House and Saudi embassy in Washington ⁠did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours.