Trump called off planned US strikes on Houthis at last minute: Report

US President Donald Trump called off planned airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen shortly before they were to be carried out, The New York Times reported Sunday. The reversal came by midday Sunday after military commanders had approved target lists and personnel were loading munitions onto aircraft designated for the operation, according to administration officials cited by the newspaper. Trump initially resisted launching airstrikes during meetings with advisers Wednesday but later ordered the Pentagon to prepare for military action following a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, the report said. The Saudi crown prince urged Trump to intervene directly amid rapid territorial gains by the Houthis in Yemen, according to the newspaper. Trump reversed course […]