Trump effectively handed the kingdom responsibility for solving its Houthi problem and it will have to choose between another war and recognizing the Houthi force in Yemen. Riyad's decision could affect the entire region
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Trump effectively handed the kingdom responsibility for solving its Houthi problem and it will have to choose between another war and recognizing the Houthi force in Yemen. Riyad's decision could affect the entire region

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September 13, 2026
Two phone calls Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made to President Donald Trump on Thursday offered a glimpse of the strategic shift taking shape across the Middle East. According to Axios, bin Salman sought Trump's help after Houthi rebels seized the Mokha port near Hodeidah. Trump said no. He agreed to provide intelligence – assistance the United States was already supplying – but made clear that there would be no direct American military involvement.
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When the West Bank Explodes, It Will Start Here| # | Наименование новости | Тональность | Информативность | Дата публикации |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Report: Trump reversed course after ordering strikes on Houthis at Saudi's request | 0 | 8.55 | 21-09-2026 |
| 2 | Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute | 0 | 6.54 | 21-09-2026 |
| 3 | Trump's hands-off approach to the Houthi conflict allows Iran to play a divided Gulf | 0 | 12.31 | 15-09-2026 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia stares down Trump whiplash on nuclear deal | 0 | 7.6 | 28-07-2026 |
| 5 | Trump backed Saudi strikes on Yemen – Axios | 0 | 5 | 14-07-2026 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia stares down Trump whiplash on nuclear deal | 0 | 7.6 | 27-07-2026 |
| 7 | Саудовская Аравия экстренно меняет нефтяные маршруты из-за хуситов | 0 | 12.71 | 26-07-2026 |
| 8 | Как война в Иране поссорила Трампа и наследного принца Саудовской Аравии (The New York Times, США) | -2 | 6 | 02-07-2026 |
| 9 | The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster | Mohamad Bazzi | 0 | 7.1 | 21-09-2026 |