Trump considers US involvement in potential retaliation against Houthis following deadly attack

WASHINGTON — President Trump warned that the US may join Saudi Arabia in retaliatory attacks against the Houthis after the Iran-backed group carried out a deadly attack on Riyadh and threatened further assaults on civilian areas. A Houthi spokesperson stated that airports have become 'a theatre of operations for our forces' and urged caution, accusing the Saudis of being responsible for any failed interceptions. Previously, Trump had refrained from attacking the Yemen-based group, believing they had adhered to a cease-fire agreement from May that included a commitment not to target vessels in the Red Sea. On Saturday, Trump indicated he is considering military action against the Houthis, stating, 'We may. We’re going to look at it.' He added, 'I think it’s terrible,' referring to the recent attack. The Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in 12 fatalities, including one American, and over 300 injuries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the attacks, stating, 'These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life.' Tensions have escalated between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with reports of Saudi airstrikes in response to Houthi actions. The conflict is rooted in the civil war in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government against the Iran-backed Houthis, who took control of the capital Sanaa in 2014. Fighting has persisted intermittently since Saudi intervention began in 2015.