Event Brief
Houthis pledge not to target US ships after Trump cancels
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Summary: A senior Houthi official said Washington reached out after the group’s advance to Bab el-Mandeb. The official added that the pledge not to target US ships followed US media reports that President Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute after a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
WHO: Senior Houthi official
WHAT: Said the Houthis pledged not to target US ships after US outreach following their advance to Bab el-Mandeb and reports that Trump cancelled planned strikes.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
WHERE: Yemen
WHY: The pledge was presented as a response to US outreach after the Houthi advance to Bab el-Mandeb and reports that Trump cancelled planned strikes following a call with Mohammed bin Salman.
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