US approached Yemen about international force in Gaza: Report

The Trump administration has approached Yemen’s internationally recognised government (IRG) in Aden about potentially contributing to the "international stabilisation force" being assembled for Gaza, AFP reported on Wednesday.

The report cited a source at the presidential council, a Yemeni diplomat, and a senior military official, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity. 

The military official said Yemen's "participation in the international force has been discussed with the Americans, but we have not yet received an official request", according to AFP. 

The IRG has little power within the country despite being represented at the United Nations and having an ambassador in Washington. It was kicked out of the capital, Sanaa, by Houthi rebels over 12 years ago.

The Houthis have since retained control over most of Yemen, and have been a target of air strikes by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, and the US. 

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