US mulling direct military assistance to help seize key Yemen port: report
By Julia Manchester - 06/03/18 07:39 PM EDT
The U.S. is considering giving direct military support to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to capture a key port in Yemen from Houthi rebels, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The UAE has reportedly asked the U.S. for assistance in helping the Saudi-led coalition retake Hodeidah, which provides support to the whole of Yemen.
http://thehill.com/policy/international/390491-us-mulling-direct-military-assistance-to-help-seize-key-yemen-port
