Trump signals possible Turkey role in Yemen Houthi response
U.S. president calls Erdogan a close friend and says he may ask Turkey for support against Houthi attacks.
KEY POINTS
- Trump says he may ask Turkey to join a response to Houthi attacks in Yemen
- Trump calls Erdogan a very good friend and expresses great respect
- No details given on the type of support Turkey might provide
- Trump says U.S. still shares intelligence with Ukraine and seeks war's end
- Trump dismisses concern that Russian diesel deal directly benefits U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters before departing for Alaska that he may request Turkey's participation in any response to Houthi attacks in Yemen. He described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a very good friend and said he has great respect for him.
Trump added that he believes Erdogan would do whatever he asks, though he did not specify whether the request would involve military, diplomatic, or other cooperation. No formal agreement or decision has been announced.
“I think President Erdogan would do whatever I ask. I have great respect for him.”
On Ukraine, Trump said the United States continues to share intelligence with Kyiv and wants the war to end. He claimed both President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy want peace but are hindered by deep mutual hatred.
Asked about a Russian diesel fuel deal criticized by lawmakers, Trump said the fuel goes to world markets, not to the United States, and declined to say whether revenue would fund Russian arms purchases.
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