Saudi Crown Prince sought US support before launching strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, Trump backed action: Report

Washington, DC [US], July 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump supported Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request for assistance before Riyadh initiated military operations against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, according to an Axios report citing two US officials. The report stated that the Saudi Crown Prince informed Trump before the operation and sought Washington's endorsement for the action.