Trump refuses strikes, US warns

by Jason Lyall Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders

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Jason "Red5" Lyall

@jaylyall.bsky.social

Timeline of Strategic Genius:

Wednesday: Trump against helping Saudis fight Houthis

Thursday: Gets a call from Crown Prince Salman, decides to join the fight

Mid-day Sunday: Trump calls off airstrikes right as they were about to begin, declines to help Saudis (again)

Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help

The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran.

www.nytimes.com

September 21, 2026 at 1:42 AM

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Abu Aardvark

@abuaardvark.bsky.social

I’ve seen posts all over the place claiming US is about to launch major air strikes in Iran and also in Yemen and near as I can tell there is no sourcing for any of them. Nothing in between “massive two front war” and “nothing happens” would surprise me at this point.

September 20, 2026 at 12:07 PM

by Juan Cole

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran www.juancole.com/2026/09/arab...

The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran

Stockholm (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) - The Arab states have long suffered from weak political legitimacy and ineffective governance. Authoritarian rule remains pervasive. According t...

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September 20, 2026 at 4:27 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 206 --- #SaudiArabia 's Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

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UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 206 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

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September 20, 2026 at 4:41 AM

by Michael D. McDonald

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Michael McDonald

@electproject.bsky.social

Trump says “Spread my lies”

“Report the truth”

You’re out! Trump didn’t say Trump says

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

"The president said the US is in constant communication with the Houthis, and that they've agreed not to fight the US. But the big headline here is the president said the Iranians better behave, and he's making a decision as to whether or not to blow up their nation."

September 20, 2026 at 1:43 PM

by Holger Hestermeyer

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Holger Hestermeyer

@hhesterm.bsky.social

The President of Austria illustrating the difficulties Austria will have to deal with as a member of the UNSC. Challenging is an understatement.

Alexander Van der Bellen @bundespraesident.at · 12h

In my meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, we spoke about the US-Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormus and its dramatic consequences on the global economy. 1️⃣

Bilateral talk between Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah

September 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

EA-CEO Retort VideoCast: #Saudi- #Houthi Conflict Complicates #Trump ’s Failing War on #Iran (Scott Lucas with Tim El-Sheikh)

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EA-CEO Retort VideoCast: Saudi-Houthi Conflict Complicates Trump's Failing War on Iran - EA WorldView

41-minute deep dive into the escalating conflict between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia, complicating the Trump camp's failing War on Iran

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September 20, 2026 at 6:53 AM

by Shibley Telhami

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Iran's military said on Sunday that it has received information suggesting that the US decided to resume strikes against the Islamic Republic., vows retaliation
v.aa.com.tr/4062518

Iran says US decided to resume strikes, vows retaliation

Warns regional countries would be considered 'complicit' if they 'align with’ US 'aggression' | Anadolu

v.aa.com.tr

September 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM

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Aaron Rupar

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"The president said the US is in constant communication with the Houthis, and that they've agreed not to fight the US. But the big headline here is the president said the Iranians better behave, and he's making a decision as to whether or not to blow up their nation."

September 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Israel forces bomb town of Majdal Zoun in southern #Lebanon

Israelis shelled in and near the towns of Aita al-Jabal and Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, and they bombed Wadi al-Salouqi, Wadi al-Hujeir, al-Mansouri, and the outskirts of Beit al-Sayyad

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 22h

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 206 --- #SaudiArabia 's Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 206 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

eaworldview.com

September 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/w...

Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise

The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.

www.nytimes.com

September 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM

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Alexander Van der Bellen

@bundespraesident.at

In my meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, we spoke about the US-Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormus and its dramatic consequences on the global economy. 1️⃣

September 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Houthis strike near #Saudi capital #Riyadh --- Fire reported in fuel tank close to Int'l Airport

Witnesses report 2 explosions early Saturday

#SaudiArabia #Yemen #BabAlMandeb

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

September 20, 2026 at 4:44 AM

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Brian C. Keegan, Ph.D.

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my shocked face when Houthis and Iranians unleash more cheap drones destroying oil infrastructure and gas costs $10/gal but Jake Tapper and Co. still clamor for orange daddy’s affection.

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1d

CNN: US is preparing a large-scale military operation against Yemen's Houthis in retaliation for their strikes on Saudi Arabia, with the Camp David meeting held to review Yemen strike options, shortly before Trump left for the White House.

September 20, 2026 at 4:38 AM

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Institute for the Study of War

@thestudyofwar.bsky.social

4/ Iran's highest operational HQ warned that Iran would attack US bases & interests in the region if the US attacks Iran. The HQ warned nearby countries that Iran won't exercise "restraint or decency" if they support US strikes to pressure the countries to discourage the US from attacking Iran.

September 20, 2026 at 5:28 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: #StraitOfHormuz will remain closed until the US fulfils its commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding signed by #DonaldTrump in June

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 22h

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 206 --- #SaudiArabia 's Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 206 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

eaworldview.com

September 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM