Trump backs Saudi military action against Houthis in Yemen: Axios

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13, 2026 US President Donald Trump has expressed support for a Saudi Arabian military initiative against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, as reported by Axios citing a US official. The endorsement reportedly came during a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This development comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with stalled peace talks and recent cross-border violence marking a potential shift from diplomacy to military action.

The report may indicate a broader regional alignment against Iran, given the Houthis’ ties to Tehran, and could impact the geopolitical landscape and potential US military involvement. Advertisement Key Takeaways Trump’s support for Saudi military action against Houthis appears consistent with increased regional tensions. Market pricing suggests a rise in perceived likelihood of US involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts, potentially including Iran.

Current market odds for US invasion of Iran before 2027 have increased, reflecting heightened geopolitical risks. What to Watch Observers will be attentive to any further US government statements or actions that could confirm or refute an escalation towards military involvement in the region. Developments in Saudi-Iran relations and any response from Iran remain critical indicators for the likelihood of conflict expansion.

Additionally, shifts in the US-Iran diplomatic landscape, such as negotiations or military posturing, will be closely monitored for their impact on market perceptions of a potential US invasion of Iran. Get live prediction-market analysis, powered by Vera. Sign up for Vera.

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13, 2026 Share Add us on Google https://www.newyorker.com/tag/donald-trump US President Donald Trump has expressed support for a Saudi Arabian military initiative against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, as reported by Axios citing a US official.

The endorsement reportedly came during a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This development comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with stalled peace talks and recent cross-border violence marking a potential shift from diplomacy to military action. The report may indicate a broader regional alignment against Iran, given the Houthis’ ties to Tehran, and could impact the geopolitical landscape and potential US military involvement.

Advertisement Key Takeaways Trump’s support for Saudi military action against Houthis appears consistent with increased regional tensions. Market pricing suggests a rise in perceived likelihood of US involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts, potentially including Iran. Current market odds for US invasion of Iran before 2027 have increased, reflecting heightened geopolitical risks.

What to Watch Observers will be attentive to any further US government statements or actions that could confirm or refute an escalation towards military involvement in the region. Developments in Saudi-Iran relations and any response from Iran remain critical indicators for the likelihood of conflict expansion. Additionally, shifts in the US-Iran diplomatic landscape, such as negotiations or military posturing, will be closely monitored for their impact on market perceptions of a potential US invasion of Iran.

Get live prediction-market analysis, powered by Vera. Sign up for Vera. Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez.

For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.