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The United States is actively involved in the conflict in Yemen through its support of the Saudi-led intervention [1], its policy focus on intercepting arms shipments to Houthi rebels [2], and its diplomatic efforts to address the humanitarian crisis and promote a negotiated peace {fact:1, fact:7}.
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 4 facts
perspectiveThe United States should press its partners in Yemen to improve the humanitarian situation, be more judicious about military strikes, and remain open to a negotiated outcome to the conflict similar to the U.S. road map proposal from the end of 2016.
claimThe United States continues to support the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen, despite the fact that U.S. interests are only marginally engaged and some Saudi actions have contributed to a humanitarian crisis.
perspectiveThe United States should support targeted maritime interdiction operations to intercept Iranian arms shipments to groups such as the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
perspectiveThe author suggests that the United States should consider extending the mandate of Combined Task Force 151 to address the increase in naval activities, incidents, and targeting resulting from the civil war in Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, the Somali Basin, and the Indian Ocean.
Escalation in the Middle East | MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES msf-me.org 1 fact
claimThe recent escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran has not directly impacted Médecins Sans Frontières activities or staff in Yemen, and operations continue as planned.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 1 fact
claimThe United States government failed to offer meaningful solutions during the long-running hostilities between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Yemen’s Houthi rebels.