Houthis launch offensive in Yemen as Trump halts US airstrikes

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:42

Houthi fighters in Yemen are advancing militarily after US President Trump cancelled planned airstrikes against them.

Houthi forces have launched an offensive in Yemen, seizing strategic terrain near the Red Sea coast that would cut off areas held by Saudi-backed forces. Trump reportedly called off US airstrikes on the group at the last minute, reportedly as bombs were being loaded. The fighting has displaced tens of thousands of people in recent weeks.

How it is being reported

• British jets will help defend Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure from missile attacks, Andy Burnham revealsDaily Mail · 21 Sept, 22:08
• Andy Burnham agrees to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid its strikes from Houthi rebelsThe Mirror · 21 Sept, 22:00
• Andy Burnham deploys RAF over Yemen for first time to support Saudi Arabia against HouthisGB News · 21 Sept, 22:00
• Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen expand strikes to Saudi Arabia, alarming the U.S.CBS News · 21 Sept, 17:19
• Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minuteThe Guardian · 21 Sept, 17:14
• The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster | Mohamad BazziThe Guardian · 21 Sept, 11:00

In this story: Houthis · Yemen · Donald Trump · Saudi Arabia · Iran · United States · Red Sea

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