President Donald Trump has decided not to participate in joint military strikes with Saudi Arabia against the Houthis in Yemen, despite intense lobbying from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This decision follows opposition and skepticism from Trump’s inner circle, even though the U.S. military was reportedly prepared for action. This restraint comes amid an ongoing conflict in Yemen where Saudi Arabia has been supporting the internationally recognized government against Houthi forces since 2015. Prediction markets on U.S.-Iran peace talks have shown a decrease in expectations for near-term diplomatic meetings.
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