Trump admin's first steps in Mideast: Saudi ties, sanctioning Houthis - analysis
The US doubles down on Middle East strategy: Trump designates Houthis as terrorists while increasing communication with Saudi Arabia.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during photo session with other leaders and attendees at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019(photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE/FILE PHOTO)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: