Pentagon loses track of $500 million in weapons, equipment given to Yemen:
The Pentagon is unable to account for more than $500 million in U.S. Military aid given to Yemen amid fears that the weaponry, aircraft and equipment is at risk of being seized by Iranian-backed rebels or al-Qaeda, according to U.S. Officials. Ref. Source 8
U.S. Forces evacuating from air base in Yemen
A group of U.S. Troops, including Special Forces commandos, were evacuating from an air base near a southern Yemen city Saturday as the situation in the country continues to deteriorate amid growing sectarian violence, the Associated Press and CNN reported. Ref. USAToday
Americans stuck in Yemen file suit demanding State Department, military rescue them:
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., seeks to compel the government to use "All resources" Possible to rescue the stranded Americans. The plaintiffs range in age from just a few weeks old to senior citizens. Ref. Source 5
Three US strikes hit radar sites in Yemen, the Pentagon said, days after the USS Mason was targeted by missiles in the Red Sea.
The Pentagon said the strikes were carried out in "Self defense."
Two missiles targeted a US warship off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, but missed it and hit the water instead, according to the Pentagon. It said the USS Mason was fired on again Wednesday near Yemen. Ref. CNN.
Rebel fighters in the middle east are getting more and more brazen each time. I hope we do not try to stage conflict with Yemen with this latest episode. Leave it to Saudi Arabia and themselves to work it out.
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