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Trump says Iran-backed Houthis asked US not to target them

President Donald Trump said Iran-backed Houthis have asked the U.S. to abstain from targeting the militant group amid a worsening clash with Saudi Arabia.

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Santa Rosa Press Democrat· Sep 12, 8:58 PMTrump says Iran-backed Houthis asked US not to target themAlso ran in The Mercury News

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