# Houthis push to seize Yemen highlands after Trump reportedly calls off airstrikes

https://mins.news/en/item/67237

- Reuters, 2026-09-21 11:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/houthis-push-control-yemen-highlands-trump-reported-have-called-off-airstrikes-2026-09-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab111bbb314680001fef3a1

> Houthi fighters are advancing to capture strategic high ground in Yemen, seeking to sever the Red Sea coast from other areas still held by Saudi-backed forces. The move follows a report that President Donald Trump cancelled planned US strikes on the group at the last minute.

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