NEHM, Yemen/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have pumped billions of dollars into fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen, but the Gulf states´ three-year campaign risks being derailed after their local allies turned on each other this week.
It was a serious setback for the Saudi-led coalition whose thousands of air strikes have so far failed to deliver victory over the Houthis, who are aligned with Iran.
Riyadh and its allies see victory in Yemen, where they are backed by US weapons and intelligence, as vital if they are to counter Iran´s growing influence in the Middle East, a priority for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
But coalition prospects have been dimmed by an armed uprising this week by fighters in southern Yemen, who have been backed the United Arab Emirates (UAE), against government forces until now on the same side.
from The News International - World http://ift.tt/2BShBkl
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