# Trump says he will consider joining Saudi Arabia’s fight against Iran-backed Houthis

https://mins.news/en/item/95215

- CNBC, 2026-10-11 11:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/11/trump-saudi-arabia-iran-houthis.html

> Trump said he would consider joining Saudi Arabia in fighting the Iran-backed Houthis after a deadly airport strike. Analysts said U.S. military involvement could stretch Middle East resources already committed to fighting Iran.

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