Trump is hands-off on Houthis and the Saudis aren't happy

A shift in U.S. strategy toward Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen is raising tensions with Saudi Arabia, as the group advances in its campaign to control key Red Sea shipping routes. Reports suggest the Trump administration is adopting a more restrained stance, leaving regional allies frustrated by what they perceive as diminished American support. With the Houthis making significant territorial gains, the implications for global trade and Middle East stability grow increasingly urgent. Analysts are questioning whether the U.S. is recalibrating its approach to the conflict amid broader geopolitical pressures.

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump is hands-off on Houthis and the Saudis aren't happy President Trump is taking a notably hands-off approach as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen rapidly gain ground in their bid to secure a Red Sea choke...