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US will ‘live up to’ defence commitments to Saudi Arabia, Rubio says
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US will ‘live up to’ defence commitments to Saudi Arabia, Rubio says
Washington will stand by its security commitments to Saudi Arabia as fighting intensifies between the kingdom and Yemen’s Houthis, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
“We have a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia. We intend to live up to our commitments on it. We will,” Rubio told Fox News. “That is a very dangerous and complicated conflict,” he said.
The comments come as Saudi Arabia is under a growing campaign by the Houthis, who have launched missile and drone attacks against targets in the kingdom.
On Saturday, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile headed towards Riyadh, while residents reported explosions and saw flames and smoke near the capital’s airport.
The Houthis said they hit targets in Yanbu, Taif, Baysh and Farasan as the group seized key territory along the Red Sea coast and moved toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
In response, Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes as Riyadh seeks more support from its allies.
SECRETARY RUBIO: We have a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. We intend to live up to our commitments on it. We will. pic.twitter.com/k2mKXm0GBb
— Department of State (@StateDept) September 22, 2026
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Source: Middle East Eye