Trump Considers US Military Support for Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump stated that Washington is contemplating joining Saudi Arabia's military efforts against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels after attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Trump mentioned that his administration had just received information regarding the attacks and would make a swift decision.
He also planned to speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the Houthi attacks, which he described as showing a "blatant disregard for innocent civilian life." Rubio confirmed that an American citizen was among the 12 people killed and 309 injured in the attacks.
Following another attack that killed a Pakistani national and injured 11 others, Saudi Arabia extended the closure of Riyadh's airport. The Houthis claimed responsibility for these attacks.
As of October 12, Trump had not made a final decision regarding US military involvement.
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