Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
Saudi Arabia's MBS pressed Trump to strike Houthis in Yemen, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
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