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*Report: Saudi Crown Prince Urged Trump to Strike Houthis* Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Donald Trump twice on Thursday and urged him to strike the Iran-backed Houthis as they advanced toward the strategic Bab al-Mandab area, according to two U.S. officials. Trump declined. U.S. officials said Washington currently has no plans for direct military intervention against the Houthis.