The U.S. told Saudi Arabia it will support but not lead a military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, a source in the forces opposing the Houthis who is in contact with the…
The U.S. told Saudi Arabia it will support but not lead a military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, a source in the forces opposing the Houthis who is in contact with the Americans tells…
Assessment
The U.S. is drawing a clear line for Saudi Arabia: it will back a military campaign against the Houthis but not command it. That distinction matters because it shifts operational ownership back to Riyadh while keeping American firepower and intelligence in play. What remains unclear is whether the Crown Prince can secure a coalition willing to lead on the ground.