TAC staffers discuss the week's events with special guest Eldar Mamedov. The post TAC Right Now: Saudi Presses Trump to Join War in Yemen, w/ Eldar Mamedov appeared first on The American Conservative .
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to regular contributor Eldar Mamedov about his conversations with Iranian officials, the Saudi-Houthi war, and why Europe is on the diplomatic sidelines. Recorded September 22, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: Saudi Presses Trump to Join War in Yemen, w/ Eldar Mamedov appeared first on The American Conservative .Open
Former USS Cole commander Kirk Lippold discusses escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, Iran’s regional influence and the potential for deeper U.S. involvement in the conflict. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxnews #kirklippold #lippold #houthis #houthi #saudiarabia #iran #middleeast #military #usmilitary #nationalsecurity #defense #foreignpolicy #geopolitics #conflict #missileattacks #regionalconflict #security Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join
The U.S. has proven itself to be an unreliable partner for the Saudis. The post Why Riyadh Won’t Be Forced Into Israel’s Arms appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Why Riyadh Won’t Be Forced Into Israel’s Arms The U.S. has proven itself to be an unreliable partner for the Saudis. Photo by LOU BENOIST / POOL / AFP via Getty Images The Yemeni militant group Ansar Allah, known as the Houthis, has been striking Saudi Arabia again. President Donald Trump reportedly rebuffed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s request for the U.S. to join the war against the group. In the neoconservative commentariat, the knives came out—not for Trump, not for the Houthis, but for MbS. The pressure comes on the…Open
The State Department on Saturday warned Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution, after the Iranian-backed Houthis launched an attack on the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. Citing “tensions” in the region, the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs said the security environment in the Middle East “remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.” Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/international/6101963-us-travel-warning-middle-east/ #SaudiArabia #Riyadh #Houthis #Iran #IranWar #Trump #ForeignPolicy #MiddleEast #DrewPetrimoulx
Houthi fighters pushed to seize strategic heights in Yemen on Monday to cut off the Red Sea coast from remaining areas held by Saudi-backed forces, after a report that President Donald Trump had called off U.S. strikes on the group at the last minute. NewsNation's Robert Sherman reports the latest from Doha, Qatar. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
State of the Union: The U.S. reportedly canceled planned strikes against Yemen’s Houthis on Sunday. The post Iran War Day 206: Bessent ‘Can’t Tell You’ How Long War Will Go appeared first on The American Conservative .
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he wasn’t sure how long the Iran War would continue while touting new sanctions against the Islamic Republic in a Monday CNBC interview. “I can’t tell you whether it’s one week, one month, or six months, but I will tell you that we’re pressuring them like never before,” said Bessent, noting new measures against Iranian air, maritime, crypto, and gold interests. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering relying on economic measures to resolve the war, alongside further military escalation and a deal. It remains unclear what military escalation the U.S. plans in the short term, if any. Iran’s military headquarters alleged in a Sunday statement that the U.S. was readying new…Open
As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, a growing number of flashpoints across the Middle East are raising concerns about a wider regional escalation, from renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to fresh warnings exchanged between Washington and Tehran. A dramatic Houthi offensive in Yemen has emerged as one of the most significant developments heading into UNGA. CNN national security analyst Alex Plitsas explains why he thinks the Trump administration may be nervous about joining Saudi Arabia's military effort against the Houthis. Also, former US national security council official Kristen Fontenrose reacts to Trump changing course on…
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 wanting to help his friend and ally, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and avoiding getting entangled on a new front in the Middle East. Catch up quick: Ten days ago, bin Salman (MBS) called Trump twice on the same day, urging him to launch strikes against the Houthis as the Iran-backed group closed in on a vital Red Sea chokepoint. - Trump rejected the request and agreed only to help the Saudis with intelligence and targeting data. - U.S. officials said at the time they wouldn't take military action as long as the Houthis did not…
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 wanting to help his friend and ally, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and avoiding getting entangled on a new front in the Middle East. Catch up quick: Ten days ago, bin Salman (MBS) called Trump twice on the same day, urging him to launch strikes against the Houthis as the Iran-backed group closed in on a vital Red Sea chokepoint. - Trump rejected the request and agreed only to help the Saudis with intelligence and targeting data. - U.S. officials said at the time they wouldn't take military action as long as the Houthis did not…Open
