Under shroud of secrecy US weapons arrive in Yemen despite Congressional outrage
Reporting cited here
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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.
US hold on arms to UAE section and coalition responseAmerican armored vehicles reached Yemen during an arms-diversion investigation · CNN investigation published; coalition disputed unauthorized transfers
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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.
Opening shipment account and Violating US arms agreements sectionAmerican armored vehicles reached Yemen during an arms-diversion investigation · CNN investigation published; coalition disputed unauthorized transfers