Pakistan, Sept. 21 -- US President Donald Trump cancelled planned military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen shortly before aircraft were due to launch. The decision came after military commanders approved target lists and crews began loading weapons onto aircraft.

According to the report, Trump called off the planned strikes by midday Sunday. The move marked his second change in position within one week. Trump had initially opposed military action during discussions with advisers on Wednesday.

Trump later ordered the Pentagon to prepare for operations after speaking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday. The Saudi crown prince reportedly urged Trump to authorize direct US intervention as Houthi forces made terri...