Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said. Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to strike Houthis, but Trump declined: Axios Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.S1

• Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to strike Houthis, but Trump declined: AxiosS2

• US officials say administration does not intend to take direct military action against Houthis at this timeS3