Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute

Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute

The Houthi rebels in Yemen advanced to capture key positions after US President Donald Trump halted a planned Saudi‑led airstrike at the last moment, reportedly reversing a decision while Saudi Arabia was preparing munitions. Analysts say the pause may alter the conflict’s trajectory, as the Houthis seek to exploit the lull.