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Trump weighed strikes against Houthis in Yemen before holding off
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Outlets covering this story: NBC News, Axios, The Japan Times, Reuters, AFP, The National Pulse, Daily Caller.
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Center(4)
AxiosASep 21, 1:46 PM
Trump weighed strikes against Houthis in Yemen before holding off
President Trump over the weekend considered ordering a strike against the Houthis in Yemen before deciding to hold off for now, two U.S. officials said. Why it matters: Trump was caught between wanti
The Japan TimesBSep 21, 10:10 PM
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes
A lightning advance by the Iran-backed group has extended the wider Middle East conflict and further threatened global energy supplies.
ReutersASep 21, 3:26 PM
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes - Reuters
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes Reuters
AFPASep 21, 4:59 PM
Yemen leader asked Trump for help against Houthis: source to AFP - ARYnews.tv
Yemen leader asked Trump for help against Houthis: source to AFP ARYnews.tv
Right(2)
The National PulseDSep 21, 7:44 PM
REPORT: Houthis Advance in Yemen After Trump Cancels Strikes at the Last Minute.
Houthi forces advance in Yemen, threatening Saudi-backed territories and global energy supply routes, as U.S. involvement remains uncertain.
Daily CallerDSep 21, 9:06 PM
Trump Reportedly Called Off Houthi Strikes As Bombs Were Being Loaded Onto US Planes
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