Houthis called us to say they don't want to fight US: Trump
- President Donald Trump said Iran-backed Houthis have asked the US to abstain from targeting the militant group, as a worsening clash with Saudi Arabia inflames tensions in the Middle East.
- "The Houthis called us, and they don't want to fight with us," Trump told reporters during a Saturday meeting in Dublin with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.
- "They don't want us to go after them," and "they would much prefer not having us involved," he added.
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- President Donald Trump said Iran-backed Houthis have asked the US to abstain from targeting the militant group, as a worsening clash with Saudi Arabia inflames tensions in the Middle East.
- "The Houthis called us, and they don't want to fight with us," Trump told reporters during a Saturday meeting in Dublin with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.
- "They don't want us to go after them," and "they would much prefer not having us involved," he added.
Sources: Times of India