Saudi Arabia's MBS told Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis as the group advanced rapidly along Yemen's Red Sea coast, two sources say. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Aaron MacLean and Chris Livesay have more.
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Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say(opens original report in a new tab)Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News. — CBS News
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