# Trump did not pledge military support against Houthis in call with Yemen president, sources say

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- Reuters, 2026-09-21 14:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-call-with-yemen-president-did-not-pledge-military-support-against-houthis-2026-09-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab13990b314680001fef545

> U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Sunday with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi, four people familiar with the matter said. They discussed advances by the Iran-backed Houthis around a vital global waterway, but Trump did not promise military support against them.

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