US launches ‘immediate review’ of Saudi-led coalition in Yemen

Washington (AFP) – The United States said Saturday it had launched an “immediate review” of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, blamed for an air strike that killed more than 140 people.

“We are deeply disturbed by reports of today’s air strike on a funeral hall in Yemen, which, if confirmed, would continue the troubling series of attacks striking Yemeni civilians,” White House National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.

“US security cooperation with Saudi Arabia is not a blank check… In light of this and other recent incidents, we have initiated an immediate review of our already significantly reduced support to the Saudi-led Coalition and are prepared to adjust our support so as to better align with US principles, values and interests, including achieving an immediate and durable end to Yemen’s tragic conflict.”