Biden Ends US Military Support for the War in Yemen:
Biden ends US military support for the war in Yemen. On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced a halt to US funding for a military campaign in Yemen led by Saudi Arabia. Demanding that more than six-years war, widely seen as a proxy conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran must end. In an attempt to step up American diplomacy to end the war in Yemen. A war that has created a humanitarian and strategic catastrophe. Biden also appointed seasoned US diplomat Timothy Lenderking as the US special envoy for Yemen.
With 80 per cent of its population in need and millions on the brink of a large-scale famine. The United Nations describes Yemen as the world’s greatest humanitarian crisis. This war must end, said the Democratic president during a visit to the United States. Department of State, in Washington and to underscore our dedication. We are ending all American support including the related weapons sales, for offensive operations in the war in Yemen.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia faces missile attacks. UAV (drone) strikes and other threats from Iranian-supplied forces in several countries. He said on Thursday, we will continue to help and assist Saudi Arabia in the protection of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and citizens.
Saudi Arabia Welcomed Biden’s Remarks:
According to the state news agency of the country. Saudi Arabia welcomed Biden’s remarks, especially his commitment to defending the country and addressing threats against it. Under the Trump administration, Yemen strategy was secondary to Iran’s so-called “maximum pressure” sanctions drive in an attempt to push Tehran back into negotiations on its Middle East nuclear and missile programs and activities.
His son-in-law and a top aide, former President Donald Trump, and Jared Kushner, were also focused on maintaining their strong relations with the successful ruler of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which included sales of US weapons. The State Department is also investigating the classification of the Houthis as a foreign terrorist group by the Trump administration last month.
The United Nations and relief organizations have called for a reversal of the label, warning that Yemen will be forced into a large-scale famine. Last week, the Biden administration approved all transactions for the next month involving Yemen’s Houthi movement as it conducts the study.
