CNN: Exclusive Report: Sold to an ally, lost to an enemy
The US shipped weapons and secrets to the Saudis and Emiratis. Now, some are in the hands of fighters linked to al Qaeda and Iran.
Hodeidah, Yemen (CNN) – Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners have transferred American-made weapons to al Qaeda-linked fighters, hardline Salafi militias, and other factions waging war in Yemen, in violation of their agreements with the United States, a CNN investigation has found.
The weapons have also made their way into the hands of Iranian-backed rebels battling the coalition for control of the country, exposing some of America's sensitive military technology to Tehran and potentially endangering the lives of US troops in other conflict zones.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, its main partner in the war, have used the US-manufactured weapons as a form of currency to buy the loyalties of militias or tribes, bolster chosen armed actors, and influence the complex political landscape, according to local commanders on the ground and analysts who spoke to CNN.
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WNU Editor: This tells me that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are deeply worried over the state of the war in Yemen.
More News On Reports That Saudi Arabia And The UAE Gave Advanced U.S. Arms To al-Qaeda-Linked Groups In Yemen
Washington's Gulf allies gave sophisticated American weapons to al Qaeda, says report -- Al Qaeda
US arms ended up in hands of Iranian-backed rebels, al Qaeda-linked fighters -- NYPost
Saudi Arabia, UAE gave US arms to al-Qaeda-linked groups: Report -- Al Jazeera
Saudi coalition handed over US arms to hardline militants in Yemen: Report -- Middle East Eye
US investigating whether Saudi Arabia gave third parties American-made weapons: report -- The Hill
