Trump to coordinate Gulf responses

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#SaudiArabia has restarted operations of East-West Pipeline, damaged on September 13 by drone attacks

Saudis may resume exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu later Tuesday --- But pipeline pumping at a low rate

#IranWar #Houthis #Yemen

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 9h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

RUBIO: We have a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. We intend to live up to our commitments on it

KILMEADE: But you haven't yet

September 22, 2026 at 12:11 PM

New York Times

Trump Set to Meet With Persian Gulf Allies as Middle East Wars Widen

The Iran war and the fight between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia in Yemen have forced Gulf Arab states to reckon with spiraling conflicts and to reassess U. S. security guarantees.

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Financial Times

‘MBS will not forget’: Trump’s reluctance to fight Houthis rattles Saudi Arabia

US hesitation has amplified doubts in Riyadh about Washington’s reliability as its prime defence partner

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Houthi in Yemen: Burnham announces 'defensive' military support for Riyadh

The British prime minister has decided on his government's first military intervention. Washington has so far held back on the latest escalation in Yemen.

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by Timothy D. McBride

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

MIDEAST WAR
Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/w...

Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War

The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

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September 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

154+ killed since Sunday in fighting in #Yemen between #Houthis and #Saudi- backed government forces.

Houthis reported 118 fatalities from Saudi airstrikes, clashes and artillery fire - Government sources said 36 of their troops were killed

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 9h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Adam Baron

@adammbaron.bsky.social

Houthis/Ansar Allah messaging continues to double down on isolating Saudi Arabia as sole target at this stage, stating that they will continue avoiding hitting US (and other) ships/targets as long as they stay out of the conflict.
apnews.com/article/yeme...

Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war

A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war, telling The Associated Press that his group has assured the Trump a...

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September 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Politico Europe

Burnham softens up Trump – but at what cost?

How on edge will Andy Burnham feel as he prepares to meet Donald Trump? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess the risks as the two meet for the first time — where could the US president take offence? Also — why has Andy Burnham agreed to help Saudi Arabia with "defensive military support" against the [...]

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Iran Govt: GDP shrank by 10.1% year-on-year between March 21 and June 20

Oil and gas sector contracted by 26.4%

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 9h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 5:14 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

UK Prime Minister Burnham: We will provide defensive air support to #SaudiArabia to counter attacks by #Yemen 's #Houthis

Agreed to request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure

Will use 1st meeting w Trump, in New York on Tues, to urge de-escalation of #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 9h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 5:05 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

In Thursday call from #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS, #Trump pledged direct military action v. #Houthis in #Yemen

But on Sunday, as US planes prepared for airstrikes, Trump called off operation

#SaudiArabia #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 9h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 4:57 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 4:54 AM

by Ernesto Castañeda

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Ernesto Castañeda

@drernestocast.bsky.social

Trump's stance: Houthi disruptions to oil trade won't draw retaliation. Past US military actions in Yemen haven't improved the situation, suggesting regional trade disruptions will continue. #yemen #geopolitics

September 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM

by David Darmofal

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

Mamdani & Trump are buddies.

September 21, 2026 at 9:22 PM

by Scott L. Greer

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Scott L Greer

@scottlgreer.bsky.social

“the Trump White House is filled with people with all sort of culture war hang-ups about Western Europe. They like sticking it to the Europeans, even if they're not quite clear on the longterm consequences. But the Saudis and the other Gulf emirates are Trump's guys.”

September 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM

by Scott L. Greer

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Scott L Greer

@scottlgreer.bsky.social

“The U.S. doesn't really have a policy. It has the mindset and top fears, on any given day, of Donald Trump.”

Things Fall Apart (in the Middle East): The Donald Trump Story

One of the key arguments for a great power — other than...

talkingpointsmemo.com

September 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Trump bailed out of personal commitment to help #SaudiArabia w direct military action against #Yemen 's #Houthis

On Thursday, Trump agreed to appeal of #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS

But by midday Sunday, Trump U-turned again as commanders approved target lists and troops loaded bombs onto warplanes

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 207 --- #SaudiArabia 's Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

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