US reiterates support for Saudi Arabia to defend itself from Houthi attacks

US reiterates support for Saudi Arabia to defend itself from Houthi attacks

The United States has reiterated its support for Saudi Arabia; to defend itself in face of threats posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.

In a press conference on Thursday, spokesman for the US Department of Defense John Kirby also called; on the Houthi militia to stop its attacks and work toward achieving a political solution to the Yemeni crisis.

Regarding the Iranian threats, he said that the US administration; realizes that Iran continues; to pose a threat to its neighbors as well as US national security interests; in the region.

He added that the Iranian ballistic missile program still exists, stressing that Tehran's support for terrorist groups in the region is a problem and it threatens US interests and the interests of its allies in the region.

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