Saudi Crown Prince urges Trump to attack Houthis; Trump refuses intervention

Intelligence summary

AXIOS REPORT: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Trump twice yesterday and urged him to attack the Houthis in Yemen, according to two senior American officials. The request came as the Iran-backed group approached a vital maritime crossing point in the Red Sea. Trump refused. Senior U.S. officials emphasized that as of now, the administration has no plans to intervene directly against the Houthis.