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The Pentagon has confirmed its continued support for Saudi Arabia in its war on Yemen while Congress has agreed to discuss a draft resolution which demands the cessation of American support for the Saudi-led Coalition.
The statements show differences and contradictions in the American vision between the Pentagon and Congress about whether or not to support the forces of the Arab Coalition.
The Pentagon welcomed the Saudi statement that reveal the role of Iran in Yemen and its “involvement” in the support of Houthi revolutionaries and in supplying them with ballistic missiles, in a statement issued yesterday by spokesman Adrian Rankin-Galloway.
“The United States and Saudi Arabia are working together to combat terrorism and confront Iran’s destabilizing role in the region,” the Pentagon said, stressing that it seeks to maintain “strong defense ties” with Riyadh.
This comes after the coalition yesterday issued a statement explaining Tehran’s alleged “involvement” in supplying the Houthis with ballistic missiles that targeted Saudi Arabia.
This came two days after the interception of a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces targeting Riyadh airport in retaliation to the continued Saudi bombardment of Yemen.
On its part, the US House of Representatives approved the discussion of a draft resolution which demands the cessation of US support for the coalition led by Saudi Arabia in its aggression.
The draft resolution calls for a halt to US military and intelligence support to Saudi Arabia and its allies in the war. The draft also requires Congress’ prior approval for any US involvement in military operations in Yemen.
US newspapers reported last month that congressional deputies had introduced a bill backed by bipartisan (Republican and Democratic) deputies to stop US support for the Saudi-led military campaign.
UN officials have said the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
Source: MEMO, Edited by Website Team
