Trump: Houthis Striking Saudi Arabia to Drive Up Oil Prices

The US president accused Yemeni rebels of attempting to spike energy prices ahead of elections, adding that a decision on Iran is coming soon.

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized the Houthi rebels in Yemen, stating that they are "behaving very badly" and attacking Saudi Arabia in a deliberate bid to drive up oil prices, news outlets Walla and The Jerusalem Post reported. Trump suggested the actions were intended to influence upcoming elections in the United States, adding that Washington had previously struck the Houthis and halted operations at their request.

According to The Jerusalem Post, Trump said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would "do as I ask" regarding a potential Turkish role against the Houthis. The US president further stated that Washington will make a decision concerning Iran "very soon."