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Scoop: Saudi Crown Prince MBS called President Trump twice Thursday, urging him…

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Original report: Barak Ravid (Axios Reporter)Original publication Sep 11, 2026, 04:03 AM UTCEditorial policy

Barak Ravid (Axios Reporter)Sep 11, 12:03 AM ET

Scoop: Saudi Crown Prince MBS called President Trump twice Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against the Houthis as the Iran-backed group closed in on a vital Red Sea chokepoint. Trump declined for now, U.S. officials said. My story on @axios https://t.co/oghPv4i9wN

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