Trump rejects Saudi request for US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
US President Donald Trump has reportedly turned down a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to authorize direct American military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. According to Axios, which cited two US officials, the Saudi leader spoke with Trump twice on Thursday, September 10, urging action against the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Trump declined, with officials saying the administration is not currently planning any direct military operation against the Houthis.
The report also notes that about 100 US military advisers remain in Saudi Arabia, where they provide intelligence and help identify Houthi targets but do not take part in strikes. The development comes amid rising regional tensions over Houthi attacks on shipping and infrastructure.
For Nigerians, the decision could influence global oil prices, given Yemen’s proximity to key shipping lanes and Saudi Arabia’s role as a major oil producer. Any escalation or de-escalation in the Red Sea corridor often affects crude markets, which in turn impacts fuel costs and government revenue in Nigeria.
Will you watch for changes at the pump or in oil-related news as this situation unfolds?