Trump “called off” a strike against the Houthis at the last minute: Fears of a new flare-up in the Middle East were the driving factor
The U.S. operation against the pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen was due to begin Sunday afternoon following an appeal from Saudi Arabia, but was canceled at the last minute – Division at the Pentagon over the next move
Trump plans $5 billion fund to finance reconstruction of war-damaged energy infrastructure in Middle East
According to the Wall Street Journal, the plan envisages investments in energy networks and infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of reducing regional countries’ dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for the transportation of oil and natural gas
Trump speaks by phone with Putin following Witkoff and Kushner contacts in Moscow and Kyiv
Washington is stepping up diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine — Trump and Zelensky are expected to speak