NewzYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have been conducting strikes and seizing territory throughout the region, prompting serious concern from Gulf nations. The Houthis have intensified attacks on Saudi cities and energy sites while advancing along Yemen’s Red Sea coast towards the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. (EPA Images pic)DUBAI: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed regional developments with US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday, Saudi state media said, amid escalating hostilities with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.The meeting comes days after three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters the crown prince had sought military assistance from US President Donald Trump to help fight the Houthis.Trump did not agree to US strikes on the group, but Washington told Riyadh it would provide intelligence-sharing and targeting assistance, the sources added.The Houthis have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure while advancing along Yemen's Red Sea coast towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route.The escalation has opened a second theatre in the wider regional conflict and raised concerns over Saudi oil exports and global shipping.
The meeting comes days after the crown prince had sought military assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump to help fight the Houthis JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as the latest regional developments. Saudi Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban also attended the meeting.
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