# US not ready to join Saudi operation against Houthis — media

https://mins.news/en/item/84453

- TASS, 2026-10-03 07:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2197059

> Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces are planning a “major counteroffensive” against the Houthi Ansar Allah movement, Axios reported, but the United States is not prepared to take part. Washington has rejected a Saudi request for airstrikes on Houthi positions for the second time in recent weeks, though an unnamed US official said that could change if the operation encounters problems.

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