Trump comments on the Ukraine war and suggests US military involvement in Saudi strikes against Houthis.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Kimberly Guilfoyle served as Trump's ambassador to Greece, while George Conway criticized Trump's Justice Department.18:23
  • Trump announced infrastructure proposals across several states, including a steel plant in Iowa, an aluminum smelter in Oklahoma, and a pipeline to Alaska.18:21
• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Trump threatens major military punishment against Houthis and Iran as military campaign status is reported.18:10
  • Amidst the ongoing regional tensions, Houthis are emboldened by the prospect of a US-Iran peace deal, while Hamas continues its operations.17:47
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have signed a Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, marking a significant shift in regional security dynamics.18:16
  • Saudi Arabia is seeking alternative sources for military weapons outside of Western nations.18:11

Related events

• Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia, prompting discussions about US action, while Iran and Israel escalate tensions.Sat 22:54
• Trump seeks talks to resolve the Iran conflict, while drone strikes target a Kurdish group in Iraq, amidst Trump's frequent opposition to Netanyahu's policies and Houthi escalation.Sep 17
• Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, while Houthis launched attacks on Saudi Arabia's transit hubs.Mon 05:37
• Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Sep 17
• Houthis launched ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia, while Donald Trump stated the US has no problem with the group.Jul 22