President Joe Biden announced an end to United States support for Saudi-led military offensive operations in Yemen, indicating that the new administration is planning a more active US role in efforts to end the country’s civil war.
The US president in a speech at the State Department said the war has to end and to underscore their commitment
He said Saudi Arabia faces missile attacks, UAV (drone) strikes and other threats from Iranian-supplied forces in multiple countries.
He said they are going to continue to support and help Saudi Arabia defend its sovereignty and its territorial integrity and its people.
Saudi Arabia welcomed Biden’s remarks, particularly his commitment to the country’s defense and addressing threats against it, according to the country’s state news agency.