Saudi Arabia's MBS told Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis as the group advanced rapidly along Yemen's Red Sea coast, two sources say. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Aaron MacLean and Chris Livesay have more.
TL;DR
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump for military action against the Houthis.
- The Houthis are backed by Iran.
- The Houthis were rapidly advancing along Yemen's Red Sea coast when the request was made.
- The information was reported by CBS News, with contributions from Natalie Brand, Aaron MacLean, and Chris Livesay.
- Two sources confirmed the event.