Trump condemns Riyadh airport attack, says US may join Saudi strikes in Yemen

Summary

• WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has condemned the recent attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, describing the incident as unacceptable and saying Washington is considering whether to join Saudi Arabia’s military operations against Yemen’s Houthi group.
• US considering possible military involvement Asked whether the United States could participate in Saudi strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, Trump said Washington had not yet reached a final decision but was examining the possibility.
• Deadly attack raises security concerns The attack on Riyadh’s international airport has heightened concerns about the security of civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has condemned the recent attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, describing the incident as unacceptable and saying Washington is considering whether to join Saudi Arabia’s military operations against Yemen’s Houthi group.

Speaking to the media, Trump said the attack was deeply regrettable and indicated that he intended to speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the incident and the regional security situation.

“What happened in Saudi Arabia is not acceptable,” Trump said, according to reports of his remarks. He added that he would discuss the matter with the Saudi crown prince as tensions continue to rise in the region.

US considering possible military involvement