The United States is weighing direct military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen alongside Saudi Arabia following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi territory. Houthi forces launched missile strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport over the weekend, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300 others. An American citizen was among the dead.

President Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and told reporters that the U.S. is reviewing options. "We may. We're gonna look at it," Trump said when asked about joining Saudi strikes. He described the Houthis as having "acted very badly."

Saudi-led coalition forces have responded with new airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting oil facilities and other sites used to supply missiles and drones. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have intensified attacks on Saudi infrastructure in retaliation for Saudi support of Yemeni government forces.

Washington has already expanded support short of direct combat. U.S. forces have provided intelligence, targeting data for more than 200 Houthi sites, and aerial refueling for Saudi defensive patrols. Officials have stopped short of committing American aircraft to offensive operations so far.

The escalation threatens shipping lanes in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical route for global trade and Saudi oil exports. Previous Houthi actions disrupted Red Sea traffic for months. Saudi officials have pressed for stronger U.S. involvement to degrade Houthi capabilities.

Trump has previously rejected direct Saudi requests for U.S. airstrikes but left the door open amid the latest attacks. The situation adds pressure on the administration as it manages broader regional tensions involving Iran.