Trump says Houthis 'behaving very badly', may ask Erdogan to help Riyadh
· World · Moneycontrol, Hindustan Times
Former President Donald Trump said Houthi rebels in Yemen are 'behaving very badly' and may request Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to assist Saudi Arabia in addressing the threat. The comments came as Houthis warned the U.S. of a 'painful response' if it enters the Yemen war. Trump's potential involvement would leverage Ankara's ties with Riyadh to de-escalate maritime security risks in the Red Sea.
Why it matters
The development could shift Red Sea shipping security dynamics, impacting global trade routes and Indian crude oil imports that rely on secure passage through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. A Turkish-brokered arrangement between Washington and Riyadh may alter the calculus of Houthi naval operations.
Read the original report — Moneycontrol
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