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Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat

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

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Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Saudi crown prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat

    <p>Saudi Crown Prince <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/01/saudi-crown-prince-trump-iran-attacks" target="_blank">Mohammed bin Salman</a> (MBS) called President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> twice Thursday, urging him …