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Houthis threaten painful response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive

President Trump is weighing whether to join Saudi Arabia in attacking the Iran-backed group, and the threat raises the risk of a wider Middle East conflict.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Houthis are threatening a painful response if the United States joins a Saudi offensive against them, as President Trump weighs whether to take part.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Iran-backed group has given no detail on what painful means.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have heard that word in a lot of capitals, and it has rarely been a bluff.

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  1. Houthis Bombard Saudi Air Links to Isolate the Kingdom · WSJ
  2. Trump Weighs US Strikes on Houthis After Saudi Attacks · Newsmax
  3. Houthis warn against using Riyadh airport after deadly attack · The Guardian
  4. Trump says US 'may' join fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport… · CBS News
  5. Riyadh airport reportedly hit again; Iran torches supertanker · The Guardian
  6. Houthis kill 14 at Saudi airports; Santa Clarita fire grows · Fox News
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