Donald Trump says the Houthis have told Washington they do not want a confrontation with the U.S., while accusing Iran of being “probably” behind drone attacks that forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West oil pipeline as a precaution. Trump also said he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as tensions rise around Gulf security and the Strait of Hormuz.

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…

This request from Saudi Arabia was made as the kingdom sees an escalation in its conflict with the Iran-backed proxy in Yemen. | World News

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump for help countering Yemens Iran-aligned Houthis as threats to Red Sea shipping intensified, according to two…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought assistance from President Trump Thursday to help fight Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, two sources familiar with the matter said…

Officials say pipeline was hit by drones launched from Iraqi territory