Trump: Houthis Agree Not to Attack the United States

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Houthis in Yemen have agreed not to attack the United States, despite the escalating confrontation between the Houthi militia and Saudi Arabia, according to Fox News.

The network's reporter Trey Yingst, who often speaks directly with Trump, quoted the U.S. president as saying that the United States "is in constant contact with the Houthis, and they have agreed not to fight the United States."

Trump had abruptly cut short his vacation at Camp David and returned to the White House ahead of schedule.

According to Axios, Trump’s return coincided with rising tensions in the Middle East, and a new U.S. security alert urging citizens to remain cautious and prepare for possible flight cancellations and airspace closures.

The U.S. State Department also warned that the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia could escalate rapidly, and highlighted the possibility of Iran or Iran-backed groups targeting American interests in the region.