A JOINT FORCES COMMAND WAS ESTABLISHED AFTER IRAN INCREASED SUPPORT TO THE HOUTHIS, INCLUDING DEPLOYING IRGC OFFICERS TO YEMEN, AS THE HOUTHIS’ CONTROL OF MOKHA RAISES CONCERNS OVER THE BAB-EL-MANDEB STRAIT; U.S. FORCES ARE NOT DIRECTLY PARTICIPATING IN STRIKES OR REFUELING SAUDI JETS.
- CNN
