Saudi Crown Prince sought US support before launching strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, Trump backed action: Report

US President Trump backed Saudi Crown Prince's request for military action. Riyadh initiated operations against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen. This move followed concerns over Houthi operations and a contested Iranian flight. Saudi forces targeted Sanaa airport after an Iranian aircraft landed there. Houthis retaliated with strikes on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport.