India, Oct. 13 -- US President Donald Trump said he may ask Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to help Saudi Arabia as Yemen's Houthi rebels step up attacks on the kingdom. Trump said on Tuesday, October 13, that he had spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the attacks and criticised the Iran-backed group for its actions.

"Well, the Houthis are misbehaving very badly. No good," Trump told reporters when asked about the group, as per Reuters. He did not announce any specific US military response, but his comments raised questions about whether Washington could become more involved as the conflict grows.

The developments came as Saudi Arabia prepared further military action against Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, ...