# ‘Tough call’: Trump hints US could join Saudi fight against Houthis

https://mins.news/en/video/97650

- Fox News, 2026-10-13 08:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx4kVT47E1A

> Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses U.S. response options on “America Reports” after Houthi drone and missile strikes on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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