Trump weighs next move as Houthis advance and Iran warns of new weapons

Trump reportedly paused planned U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis to pursue diplomacy ahead of the UN General Assembly, even as Houthi forces push to widen control near Bab al-Mandab. Iran warned it could deploy new weapons in response to any attack. The episode unfolds amid Saudi pressure, U.S. sanctions discussions, and ongoing diplomacy with China, while crude markets react to Saudi export boosts and shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz.