Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) twice contacted former President Trump, urging him to authorize U.S. strikes against the Houthis. This plea came as the Iran-backed group advanced on a critical Red Sea chokepoint, threatening global trade and Saudi oil exports. Trump declined the request, with U.S. officials emphasizing a focus on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, though intelligence and targeting data will be provided to Saudi Arabia. AI
RANK_REASON This item reports on a request made by a foreign leader to a former US president regarding military action, rather than an official policy decision or a direct event.
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