Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 07, 2026. (Dogukan Keskinkilic/Pool via REUTERS)
Trump suggests asking Turkey to intervene in Yemen
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US President Donald Trump addressed reporters outside the White House prior to departing for a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday, commenting on the deteriorating security environment in Yemen and the broader region.
Trump strongly criticized the Houthis, stating that the group is "behaving very badly" amid their continued missile and drone strikes against Saudi targets.
During his remarks, Trump floated the possibility of involving Turkey to help stabilize the situation, stating that he might request Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to intervene in the conflict.
The US President confirmed that he has been in direct contact with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss coordinated measures and defensive strategies against ongoing Houthi attacks.
Trump expressed confidence in his rapport with the Turkish leadership, signaling that Washington is exploring diplomatic and military options involving regional partners to curb further escalation in Yemen.
