Pakistan, Sept. 11 -- US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The crown prince urged Trump to take action against Yemen's Houthis. The request followed growing concerns over Houthi attacks and threats in the Red Sea. US news website Axios reported the development, citing sources familiar with the matter. The report said the Saudi leader contacted Trump twice by telephone over the issue.

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According to Axios, Mohammed bin Salman pressed Trump to respond to the Houthi threat. However, Trump reportedly refused to launch US action against the group. The discussions came as Saudi Arabia faces increasing security concerns from a...