U.S.: Trump’s ties with MBS amid the Yemen conflict

6 October 2026

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Summary

The Houthi operations in Yemen constituted a new test for the relationship between Saudi Crown

Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) and U.S. President Donald Trump, who refrained from providing direct military support to the Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, limiting support to intelligence and targeting data.

Unlock the full note to explore President Trump’s ties with MBS amid the Yemen conflict and what to expect.

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