WorldWhy doesn't the US intervene to defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis?

The US warned that Yemen’s situation was escalating rapidly after Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital. The Iran-backed militants have also seized large areas of Yemeni territory after clashes with Saudi-supported government forces. Despite being a close Saudi ally, Washington appears unwilling to intervene on Riyadh’s behalf.

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