By Elena Marchetti.
Operation Decisive Storm, Yemen. Country Commitment: Saudi Arabia 150,000 soldiers 100 combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates 30 combat aircraft, Bahrain 15 combat aircraft, Qatar 10 combat aircraft, Kuwait 15 combat aircraft, Jordan 6 combat aircraft , Sudan Unknown number of soldiers, Egypt 4 navy ships/ aircraft, Morocco Willing to participate, Turkey Supports the operation – statement: “We support the military operation that has started against the Houthis. We believe this campaign will help prevent the risk of a civil war and chaos that has surfaced in the country, and will restore the legitimate state”, Pakistan “Will defend Saudi Arabia if attacked”
Total of 11 Countries. More committed than against the (Sunni) Islamic State, perhaps?
The Saudis apparently would like to avoid a ground invasion of Yemen, if possible. They remain open to negotiations with the Houthis, but the Houthis must cede everything they have gained since last September as a condition for negotiations.
US: The US issued the following official statement, “In support of Gulf Cooperation Council actions to defend against Houthi violence, President Obama has authorized the provision of logistical and intelligence support to GCC-led military operations.
While U.S. forces are not taking direct military action in Yemen in support of this effort, we are establishing a Joint Planning Cell with Saudi Arabia to coordinate U.S. military and intelligence support.”
Decisive Storm is not sustainable without American logistic support.
