Tensions in the Red Sea escalate as reports emerge that a planned U.S. military strike against Houthi rebels was abruptly canceled just hours before execution, raising questions about shifting White House strategy amid ongoing attacks on commercial shipping. Officials suggest the decision came after last-minute deliberations, though the reasons remain unclear, leaving allies and regional partners in uncertainty. The Houthis, who have targeted vessels linked to Israel and Western nations, continue their campaign despite international condemnation, while Washington faces pressure to respond to the escalating threats. The sudden reversal underscores the delicate balancing act between deterrence and de-escalation in a conflict with growing global implications.
Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off strikes against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.
