Saudi Arabia Sought US Airstrikes on Houthis But Washington Declined
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly requested the United States to conduct airstrikes against Houthi forces, according to a source familiar with the talks. Washington has declined these requests, leaving Riyadh to deal with the growing Houthi threat largely without American military support. This development is especially consequential for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has long depended on the US as Saudi Arabia's primary security guarantor. The refusal signals a notable shift in the depth of American military backing for its Gulf ally.
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