US President Donald Trump rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for strikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, according to a report by Axios. The Iran-backed Houthis, who control large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Saudi-backed government forces, killing hundreds. Saudi Arabia has responded with dozens of airstrikes. The crown prince called Trump to request strikes, but the American president declined, though Washington will provide intelligence and targeting data.
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