American armored vehicles reached Yemen during an arms-diversion investigation
Reporting and findings
- reported
CNN reported an outstanding MRAP delivery to the UAE had been placed on hold, citing congressional sources. The Saudi-led coalition denied that equipment would be delivered to third parties; a UAE official said equipment remained under UAE oversight except for four vehicles captured by the enemy.
- CNN via KVIA: Under shroud of secrecy US weapons arrive in Yemen despite Congressional outrageUS hold on arms to UAE section and coalition response
- reported
CNN reported on November 7, 2019 that verified footage, port documents and witness accounts identified American-made armored vehicles arriving in Aden aboard the Saudi-registered Bahri Hofuf on October 29. The Pentagon said its investigation of unauthorized transfers remained ongoing.
- CNN via KVIA: Under shroud of secrecy US weapons arrive in Yemen despite Congressional outrageOpening shipment account and Violating US arms agreements section
- documented
On April 16, 2019, Trump vetoed S.J. Res. 7, which directed removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen with specified exceptions. His veto message defended continued support for regional partners.
- The White House: Presidential Veto Message to the Senate to Accompany S.J. Res. 7Opening veto declaration and paragraphs addressing support to partners
Summary and current status
CNN documented an October 29 shipment to Aden while U.S. officials investigated equipment transfers. The report also recorded a hold on an outstanding UAE delivery and the coalition's denial.
CNN investigation published; coalition disputed unauthorized transfers
People and organizations
- Republic of YemenCountry where the reported equipment transfers or capture occurred
- 2019 veto of the Yemen War Powers resolutionEarlier documented policy action discussed with the transfer investigation
- Donald J. TrumpPresident who vetoed the Yemen War Powers resolution
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. TrumpVetoed the Yemen War Powers resolution on April 16, 20192019 veto of the Yemen War Powers resolution