Trump Calls Off Planned Strikes on Houthis in Yemen

In late September 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called off planned airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen at the last minute, according to reports. Bombs had reportedly been loaded onto warplanes and targets selected when the order was halted. The strikes were said to have been requested by Saudi Arabia.

At the same time, the Houthis continued their push to control Yemen's highlands. In the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham deployed an RAF jet for the first time to support Saudi Arabia against the Houthis in Yemen.