‘Bad idea’ or ‘betrayal’: Pentagon split pushed Trump to cancel Houthi strikes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Washington to intervene as Houthi forces advanced in Yemen and claimed an F-15 shootdown; jets were reportedly armed for takeoff before concerns over munitions, Iran and risks to US forces…
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