strikeSep 21, 2026

Saudi's MBS dialled Trump, warplanes were readied to hit Houthis. Then, a U-turn

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Saudi's MBS dialled Trump, warplanes were readied to hit Houthis. Then, a U-turn The US military had reportedly prepared target lists and loaded warplanes for a potential Houthi strike after Trump changed course following MBS's appeal, but the president halted the operation days later.

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India Today World DeskBy India Today World Desk
Saudi's MBS dialled Trump, warplanes were readied to hit Houthis. Then, a U-turn The US military had reportedly prepared target lists and loaded warplanes for a potential Houthi strike after Trump changed course following MBS's appeal, but the president halted the operation days …

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