Why Donald Trump Aborted Ready-To-Launch Strikes on Houthis Despite Direct Appeal From Saudi Crown Prince MBS

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis following an appeal from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but abruptly cancelled the mission on Sunday. Troops were already loading bombs onto warplanes when the stand-down occurred. Trump said he is in 'deciding mode,' noting the Houthis have agreed not to target US personnel.