וושינגטון מספקת תמיכה מודיעינית וסיוע במיקוד למתקפה הנתמכת על ידי סעודיה נגד החות'ים, אך לא תשתתף בלחימה, מדווח אקסיוס. שר ההגנה הסעודי...

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The U.S. is deepening its operational role in Yemen by supplying intelligence and targeting support for a Saudi-led offensive against the Houthis, while publicly staying out of direct combat. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman personally requested U.S. airstrikes from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, signaling a high-level push for American firepower. The distinction between support and participation will blur quickly if Houthi retaliation targets U.S. assets or if civilian casualties from American-guided strikes draw scrutiny. Watch for whether the White House defines this as a limited engagement or a new phase of the Yemen war.