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Sep 21, 2026

Houthis advance on Yemen highlands after Trump reportedly calls off US strikes

Houthi fighters are pushing to seize strategic heights in Yemen's Kahboub Mountains to cut off the Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed forces, following reports that President Trump called off American airstrikes at the last minute even as troops were loading bombs onto aircraft.

Sep 21, 20263 sources

Top claims

▪The New York Times reported that U.S. President Donald Trump called off planned airstrikes against the Houthis on September 20, 2026, at the last minute as troops loaded bombs onto planes.
▪Controlling the Kahboub Mountains would provide the Houthis with defensive depth to protect their newly captured coastline and secure their rear from government counterattacks.
▪British Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed on September 21, 2026, to provide limited defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia.

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

Military operations1 Red Sea shipping attacks1 Renewed escalation in Yemen's civil war1 Saudi Arabia’s regional role1 Wars & conflicts1 Yemen1

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