Trump Considers Supporting Saudi Fight Against Houthis After Airport Attack

Former President Donald Trump said he is weighing the possibility of joining the Saudi-led effort to combat Yemen's Houthi rebels following a recent attack on Riyadh's airport. The strike is part of a broader wave of Houthi assaults that have targeted additional Saudi airports, military sites and oil infrastructure over the past week.

The escalation comes as the Saudi-led coalition launched a major military offensive against the Houthis just days earlier, intensifying the regional conflict. Trump’s comments signal a potential shift in U.S. political rhetoric toward the Saudi campaign, though no formal policy change has been announced.

Analysts note that any U.S. involvement, even symbolic, could influence the dynamics of the conflict and affect global oil markets, given Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in energy supply.

Why It Matters

U.S. and European economies are sensitive to disruptions in Saudi oil production, and political statements from a former U.S. president can shape diplomatic and market responses.