Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump reported to have called off airstrikes
Summary
Houthi fighters are pushing to seize strategic highland positions in Yemen as a report says Donald Trump called off planned US airstrikes at the last minute. The fighting has intensified around the Red Sea coast and threatens Saudi oil export routes, global energy supplies, and regional stability.
Key Points
- Houthi fighters are trying to capture strategic heights in Yemen to cut off the Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed forces.
- The New York Times reported that Donald Trump called off planned US airstrikes against the Houthis at the last minute, though Reuters could not verify it.
- Nearly 700 people have been killed and more than 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced in the latest fighting, according to the United Nations.
- The Houthis’ control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait could disrupt Saudi oil exports and deepen pressure on global energy markets.
