US to send fighter jets to assist UAE

SANAA, Feb. 02 (YPA) – The Pentagon has that Washington would send fighter jets and provide air defense support in the UAE.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also told Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a telephone call on Tuesday that Washington would send the guided missile destroyer the USS Cole to partner with the UAE navy ahead of a port call in Abu Dhabi.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said his country is considering increasing the UAE’s defense capabilities after Yemen’s air strikes.

Reuters on Tuesday revealed disastrous and terrifying consequences for the UAE economy following Hurricane Yemen III, which on Monday evening hit qualitative targets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with a number of ballistic missiles and flying.

The agency said that the indicators of the transactions of the Gulf markets declined on Monday, with the Dubai index falling as much after the operation of Hurricane Yemen 3, which targeted the UAE depth.

In a statement issued Monday, a military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Sarie renewed his warning to citizens, residents and foreign companies to stay away from vital headquarters and facilities in the UAE, as they are possible targets.

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