Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly contacted U.S. President Donald Trump twice on Thursday to request that the United States launch military strikes against Houthi forces. President Trump rejected the request, and U.S. officials have indicated that the administration does not intend to initiate direct military action against the Houthis at this time. The reports, which cite U.S. officials, highlight a significant divergence in strategic priorities between the Saudi leadership and the current U.S. administration regarding the regional conflict.