Trump Faces Tough Decisions as Conflict with Houthi Rebels Grows

Tensions in the Middle East are rising as Houthi rebels take control of key shipping routes and the U.S. remains hesitant to jump into the fight.

President Trump is facing a very difficult situation regarding the Middle East. Houthi rebels are causing major problems in the region, and Saudi Arabia is asking the U.S. for military help to handle them. Right now, the Houthis are widening the conflict. They have managed to take control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, which is a very important path for ships carrying goods across the ocean. While this is happening, the U.S. government has been hanging back. They seem willing to watch from the sidelines for now, but that is starting to make many people frustrated. Things are moving quickly. …