# Trump faces ‘serious dilemma’ as Middle East conflict widens: Analyst

https://mins.news/en/video/68264

- CNA, 2026-09-22 02:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhGGzm_Mqts

> Houthi fighters sought to capture strategic high ground in Yemen on Monday, aiming to sever the Red Sea coast from areas still held by Saudi-backed forces. The move followed a report that US President Donald Trump called off strikes on the group at the last minute. An analyst said the widening Middle East conflict presents Trump with a serious dilemma.

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