Yes. According to U.S. officials cited by Reuters and Axios, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Donald Trump at least twice on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and sought U.S. military help as Iran-aligned Houthi forces advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
Washington declined direct U.S. strikes for now, sources said, but offered intelligence sharing and targeting support. Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, also traveled to Saudi Arabia for coordination talks. The White House did not confirm the calls; a senior administration official said the U.S. remains focused on Red Sea freedom of navigation while leaving the lead to regional partners.
Source: Military Times / Reuters — Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say