Rubio pledges US will honor defense pact with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi offensive
As Houthi missile and drone strikes intensify and Saudi forces respond with airstrikes, Rubio tells Fox News Washington will stand by its security commitments to Riyadh.
What to know
- Houthis have escalated missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, intercepting one near Riyadh and seizing Red Sea coast territory toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes and is seeking greater support from allies including the US.
- Rubio publicly reaffirmed the US defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, but was challenged on Fox News over whether Washington has actually acted on it.
“We have a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. We intend to live up to our commitments on it. We will.”
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RUBIO: We have a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. We intend to live up to our commitments on it KILMEADE: But you haven't yet
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Marco Rubio on Yemen: We have a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. We intend to live up to our commitments on it. We’re working to see if this can be fixed, but ultimately, if it comes down to it, the U.S. will always stand with Saudi Arabia and support them.