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Joyce Karam @Joyce_Karam 3m3 minutes ago
#Saudi Ambassador: #Yemen Operations began at 7pm ET (47 min ago). US is not participating. pic.twitter.com/6z5yGD23H4
#Saudi Ambassador:Military Operations NOT limited to 1 location in #Yemen.Some artillery from coalition on way to KSA
#Saudi Ambassador : US was Closely Consulted for #Yemen operation, we are appreciative for support.
#Saudi Ambassador: Objective of operation in #Yemen is limited to defend & support legitimate Government.
#Saudi Ambassador : UN Charter 51 + Arab League request by #Yemen President Hadi provide legal ground for action.
#Saudi Ambassador now in DC: 10 nations in GCC & out are in coalition in military action in #Yemen.
Dan Roberts @RobertsDan 3m3 minutes ago
Saudi action in Yemen took place following consultation with the US, senior source in Washington tells @guardian
Andrew Peng @TheAPJournalist 47s47 seconds ago
MORE: 10 countries involved in military operations in #Yemen, including UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait (Via @JFXM)
"UNITED STATES IS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO SAUDI ARABIA AS IT CARRIES OUT MILITARY OPERATION IN #YEMEN -U.S. OFFICIAL SAYS"