US senator says Washington will honor security commitments to Saudi Arabia
US Senator Marco Rubio described events in Yemen as a counterattack against Houthi aggression and reaffirmed Washington’s security commitments to Riyadh.
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AIUS Senator Marco Rubio has described the current situation in Yemen as a "counterattack against Houthi aggression," stressing that the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia will not accept Houthi control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait. He also reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to its agreements and security obligations with Riyadh.
Rubio stated that "the Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia and posed a threat," adding that "Saudi Arabia has the right to defend itself."
The US senator emphasized, "We have agreements and security commitments with Saudi Arabia and we will honor them," referring to his country’s commitment to what he described as security pledges to the Kingdom.
Regarding developments in Yemen, Rubio said, "What is happening now in Yemen is a counterattack against Houthi aggression."
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He also stressed that "the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia will not accept Houthi control over Bab al-Mandab," noting that control of the strait is a key issue for Washington, Riyadh, and the Yemeni government.