Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fresh strikes as first death reported and oil supply fears grow
Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis exchange fresh strikes as Riyadh reports its first death in the latest escalation and fighting threatens key Red Sea oil routes
The US State Department has greenlit a proposed sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, valued at an estimated $24.3bn. The deal includes the aircraft, 49 Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines, communications equipment, spare parts, and other support items. According to the State Department, this sale aligns with the US foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security of a major non-NATO ally in the Gulf region, which contributes to political stability and economic progress.
The State Department also reassured that this sale will not alter the military balance in the region.
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