THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - 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.
Houthi forces are advancing in Yemen, threatening Saudi-backed authorities and global energy supply routes, while U.S. involvement remains uncertain. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Houthi fighters pushed to seize strategic mountain positions in Yemen on Monday in an effort to cut off the Red Sea coast from areas still controlled by Saudi-backed government forces. This follows reports that President Donald J. Trump called off planned U.S. strikes against the Iran-backed group at the last minute. The Houthis have rapidly expanded their territorial control this month, creating additional risks for global energy supplies. DETAIL: The Trump administration reportedly prepared airstrikes on Sunday after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …Open