Trump considers new strikes against Houthi militants after deadly Saudi airport attacks

President Donald Trump is considering a new wave of U.S. military strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi militants following deadly attacks on a major international airport in Saudi Arabia.

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is considering a new wave of U.S. military strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi militants following deadly attacks on a major international airport in Saudi Arabia.

Video released by Saudi state media shows the moment militants struck the airport, killing 13 people, including an American, and injuring more than 300 others.

Asked whether the United States would become involved, Trump condemned the attack but declined to reveal his next steps.

“Well, you’re going to find out, Steve. But I think it’s terrible,” Trump said.

The Houthis reportedly struck the same airport again, with Saudi authorities reporting multiple injuries.

The Yemen-based militant group claimed responsibility for the attacks and warned international airlines to avoid Saudi Arabia.

The attacks come as fighting intensifies between Houthi militants and Saudi forces.

The rebels are also tightening their control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway connecting international shipping routes to the Red Sea.

Like the nearby Strait of Hormuz, the waterway plays an important role in global oil transportation.

The United States conducted a three-month bombing campaign against the Houthis last year in an effort to stop attacks on international shipping.

However, Trump has so far resisted pressure from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to resume military strikes.

A renewed campaign would bring American forces back into active combat in the Middle East just weeks before the midterm elections.

Trump has also said he does not plan to launch additional strikes against Iran until after the elections.

Meanwhile, U.S. forces continue blockading Iranian ports as tensions across the region remain high.