US Approves 48-Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia as Yemen Clashes Kill Over 60
The United States has approved a deal to sell 48 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, coinciding with a fresh military escalation in Yemen that has left more than 60 people dead in clashes between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-aligned Houthi fighters. The fighting has also triggered mass displacement, forcing thousands of civilians—including over 57,000 children—to flee their homes.
Why it matters
The timing of the US arms deal highlights Washington's continued military backing of Riyadh even as fighting flares anew in Yemen, raising questions about how such sales affect prospects for regional peace efforts. The rising number of displaced civilians, particularly children, underscores the persistence of Yemen's humanitarian crisis with no clear political resolution in sight.
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