Reuters: U.S. to send fighter jets to assist UAE after Houthi attacks
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United States said it is sending fighter jets to assist the United Arab Emirates following missile attacks on the Gulf state launched by Yemen's Houthi movement, including a foiled attack aimed at a base hosting U.S. forces.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also told Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a telephone call on Tuesday that Washington would send the guided missile destroyer the USS Cole to partner with the UAE navy ahead of a port call in Abu Dhabi.
"The Secretary also informed the Crown Prince of his decision to deploy 5th Generation Fighter aircraft to assist the UAE against the current threat and as a clear signal that the United States stands with the UAE as a long-standing strategic partner," the U.S. Defense Department said in a release.
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WNU Editor: What a difference one year makes. It was only last year that the Biden administration, against the advice of everyone, lifted the terror designation on the Houthis .... In foreign policy shift, Biden lifts terrorist designation for Houthis in Yemen (PBS News).
U.S. Sending Warship And Fighter Jets To Assist UAE From Missile And Drone Attacks By Yemen's Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels
US sending fighter jets, warship to UAE amid Houthi attacks -- The Hill
US to send fighter jets to assist UAE after Houthi attacks -- Reuters
US sends warship, jets to UAE as Houthis continue missile attacks -- Arab News
US to send destroyer, fighter jets to UAE amid Houthi attacks -- Al Jazeera
US to deploy warship & 5th generation fighter jets to UAE -- RT
Yemen: US to send warship, fighter jets to UAE after Houthi attacks -- Middle East Eye