US Navy establishes a multinational task force to curb arms smuggling routes close to Yemen. The move comes at a time when Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and UAE have increased
The US Navy has established a multinational task force that would target arms smuggling routes close to Yemen.
Fifth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper said on Wednesday that the task force would, from Sunday, ensure a force presence and deterrent posture in the Red Sea, Bab al Mandab and the Gulf of Aden. Asked about the air raids from Yemen on US partners Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Cooper said the task force would impact the Houthi's ability to obtain the weaponry needed for such attacks.READ MORE: A US official told Reuters that the waters between Somalia, Djibouti and Yemen were well-known "smuggling paths" for weapons destined for the Houthis.
But diplomatic sources have said that the Gulf states remain convinced that the US commitment to the region is weakening.
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