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Saudi-Trump Talks Amid Red Sea Crisis | US News
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made urgent calls to former President Trump over escalating Houthi threats in the Red Sea, seeking U.S. support as Iran-backed rebels control a vital shipping chokepoint. While Washington declined direct military involvement, it pledged intelligence and targeting aid — underscoring its focus on protecting freedom of navigation while urging regional partners like Riyadh to lead. With tensions rising since early July and Admiral Cooper recently visiting Saudi Arabia, the U.S. is signaling a renewed strategic pivot to manage this critical security challenge…
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