U.S. officials told Axios they will not take direct military action against Yemen's Iran-backed rebels at this time, though CNN reported that the U.S. is ramping up military support for Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthis

Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called US president twice as Iran-backed Yemeni rebels advanced on key coastal city of Mocha; Houthis said to complete takeover of Bab el-Mandeb…

Iran and Gulf states to meet in push for Hormuz deal, FT reports. Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for U.S. strikes on Houthis, Axios reports. Hormuz shipping traffic…

The Iran-backed Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Saudi-backed government forces, killing…