Saudi vs. UAE: US Allies' Yemen Proxy War Continues Unabated

While Al-Monitor focuses on the 'growing rift' between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen, it skillfully sidesteps the central elephant in the room: who's supplying the weapons for *both* sides of this 'rivalry'? According to OpenSecrets, US defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have poured millions into Congressional campaigns. Meanwhile, the US continues to sell advanced weaponry

and provide logistical support to both Saudi Arabia and the UAE, maintaining this brutal, years-long conflict. One might wonder if 'Gulf rivalry' is truly the primary concern, or if 'reliable arm sales' holds a higher priority for certain Washington interests. The humanitarian crisis in Yemen, of course, is merely collateral damage in this grand display of 'regional balance.'

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