President Donald Trump says Yemen’s Houthi militants are deliberately targeting Saudi Arabia in order to push up global oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. He warns he will not forget the attacks and argues the campaign resumes with the help or direction of Iran.
Multiple outlets report that Trump points to recent Houthi attacks over the past week against Saudi energy and infrastructure, including oil refineries, pipelines, and an airport in Riyadh. Al-Monitor’s account attributes the claims to Trump’s remarks on Truth Social, while describing the broader context of a widening regional conflict amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The Washington Examiner frames Trump’s comments as an assertion that the Houthis are “purposefully trying to drive up oil prices” to influence the timing and environment of U.S. politics.
Across sources, the emphasis is on Trump’s stated motivation and claimed linkage—intentional economic impact and Iran’s alleged role—while the reported facts of the Saudi targets remain consistent. No source provides independent verification within the excerpts.
