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

https://mins.news/en/item/66239

- France 24, 2026-09-20 12:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/why-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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