U.S. officials are expressing concern that an Israeli offensive against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon could escalate into a broader conflict involving Russia. Reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin has considered providing Houthi rebel fighters in Yemen with anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles. A senior U.S. official, citing intelligence, revealed that these considerations were made in late 2023. Additionally, it is reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) intervened to halt these plans. The information was reported by Middle East Eye (MEE).
U.S. Defense and Intelligence Officials are now Concerned that an Israeli Invasion of Southern Lebanon and Full-Scale War with Hezbollah could potentially involve not just Iran, but also Russia. With Reports suggesting that Russia in Late 2023 was preparing to provide Anti-Ship… https://t.co/NFq0mc8pAf
MEE reveals: Russian President Vladimir Putin considered providing Houthis in Yemen with anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, a senior US official tells MEE https://t.co/YjiX9bhmjZ https://t.co/mV0CbGpDXt
U.S. officials concerned Israeli offensive on Hezbollah could drag in Russia. In Yemen, Russian President Vladimir Putin has considered providing Houthi rebel fighters with anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, a senior U.S. official told MEE, citing intelligence, and speaking on… https://t.co/WOXaYFy1bk
US officials concerned Israeli offensive on Hezbollah could drag in Russia In Yemen, Russian President Vladimir Putin has considered providing Houthi rebel fighters with anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, a senior US official told MEE, citing intelligence, and speaking on…
According to a US intelligence official, Russia has considered giving anti-ship missiles to the Houthis. Reportedly, MBS intervened to stop the plans. https://t.co/sIFJRqgRvu