# Could the US be dragged into the Houthi-Saudi Arabia war?

https://mins.news/en/video/62602

- TRT World, 2026-09-17 12:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeLwNzJSBJk

> US media reports that Trump administration officials held direct talks with Yemen’s Ansarullah Houthis. After rapid territorial gains against Yemen’s internationally recognized government, the group now controls the Red Sea coast, while fighting continues in major cities such as Taiz and has caused mass displacement. Gulf political analyst Luciano Zaccara offers his analysis.

## Stories

- [Houthi Saudi Red Sea Conflict](https://mins.news/en/topic/houthi-yemen-saudi-red-sea-conflict-2026-08) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/houthi-yemen-saudi-red-sea-conflict-2026-08.md

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