Saudi crown prince urges Trump to act militarily on Houthis
By The BriefBrief
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump to take direct military action against Iran-backed Houthis after Houthi forces seized Perim island and key positions along Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait on Friday. The advance strengthens Houthi control near a major Red Sea shipping choke point linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
WHO:Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
WHAT:Urged President Donald Trump to take direct military action against Iran-backed Houthis after Houthi advances along Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait.
WHEN:Sep 11, 2026
WHERE:Yemen (Bab al-Mandab Strait)
WHY:Houthi forces seized Perim island and key positions along the Bab al-Mandab Strait, strengthening their control of a major shipping choke point.
