Trump weighs U.S. strikes against Houthis in Yemen

What is under review

President Donald Trump is considering U.S. military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen after a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia. CBS News described the deliberation in a video report by Holly Williams.

The option under consideration would involve direct U.S. military force. Reviewing that option is not the same as approving or carrying out an operation. The development places possible military action among the responses being considered after the attacks on Saudi Arabia.

What has been decided

No decision to strike has been announced. The Trump administration also has not announced a target, timetable or scale for a possible operation.

The Houthis are in Yemen and are backed by Iran. The reported attacks were directed at Saudi Arabia, while the possible U.S. strikes would be directed against the Houthis in Yemen. The review follows those attacks but does not mean a U.S. military response has begun.

What comes next

The next step is a decision from Trump on whether to authorize military force. If the administration announces action, the main details will be the stated targets, timing, scope and reason for using U.S. forces.

Until an authorization or strike is announced, the proposal remains under consideration rather than an active U.S. military operation. A public statement from Trump or the U.S. government could clarify whether the option has been approved, rejected or remains under review.