WarMonitor on Nostr: CNN reports that the United States has expanded intelligence and targeting support ...
CNN reports that the United States has expanded intelligence and targeting support for Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
More than 100 U.S. military personnel are reportedly dedicated to the effort, with one U.S. official putting the number at roughly 200. They are operating as part of a newly established joint forces command.
The United States is providing intelligence sharing and geospatial targeting support, including a battlefield system that gives Saudi officers a near-real-time view of the battlespace. However, U.S. personnel are not directly participating in Saudi airstrikes, refueling Saudi aircraft, or providing other operational support. Sources described the expanded assistance as an extension of existing U.S.-Saudi military cooperation and training.
The support comes as Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia intensify, with U.S. officials saying Iran is providing substantial assistance to the group. CNN reports that U.S. officials believe hundreds of IRGC personnel are currently in Yemen and are helping the Houthis develop capabilities to threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Published at
2026-09-11 01:45:25 UTCEvent JSON
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