Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
CNBC reports: U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iran-backed Houthis, Middle East and Houthis.
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