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Trump, Yemen president discuss Houthi advances near vital Bab al-Mandeb

US President Donald Trump spoke with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi about advances by the Iran-backed Houthis near the strategically important Bab al-Mandeb strait. Alimi sought US support for his Saudi-backed government, but sources said Trump made no direct commitment to provide military assistance. The call comes as the Houthis have taken key areas around the vital global shipping route and as Washington maintains contact with the group while designating it a terrorist organisation.

21 Sep 2026 7:56 pm