Trump says Houthis are ‘purposefully trying to drive up oil prices’ to help Iran

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President Donald Trump blasted the Houthis on Tuesday, suggesting that the recent slate of attacks against Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure are aimed at intentionally raising global oil prices.

Over the past week, Houthi rebels operating out of Yemen launched deadly attacks against Saudi Arabian oil refineries, pipelines, and the main airport in Riyadh.

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