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President signals willingness to respond if Houthis disrupt shipping
Summary
Asked about communications with the Houthis and disruptions in the Strait, the president said past U.S. action reduced Houthi activity and suggested the U.S. "probably" would respond if they became a renewed problem.
When asked about communications with the Houthis and whether disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were a continuing concern, the president said the U.S. had previously "knocked the hell out of it" and that the country had not had recent problems with the Houthis. He said if they became a problem again, "we'll probably have to get it."
Reporters also asked about Saudi Arabia's posture and the Abraham Accords; the president said the administration "haven't talked about that" in reference to Saudi participation. The gaggle did not provide specifics on current communications channels, rules of engagement, or any new operational steps.
