Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday four people familiar with the matter said discussing the advances of the Iran-backed Houthis around a vital global waterway Alimi requested US support for his Saudi-backed government in its fight against the Houthis who this month took key areas along the Bab al-Mandeb strait in a lightning offensive