U.S. Commanders Want To Escalate U.S. Involvement In Yemen's War Against Al Qaeda

U.S. Weighs Plan To Send Military Aircraft To Aid Yemen -- L.A. Times

Senior U.S. commanders say deploying cargo aircraft could be key to a U.S.-backed offensive in Yemen against Al Qaeda militants. Critics warn of a backlash.

WASHINGTON —Spurred by recent battlefield gains, the Pentagon is making plans to send U.S. military aircraft to Yemen for the first time to help move government troops and supplies more quickly into battle against Islamic militants, U.S. officials said.

Senior U.S. commanders responsible for the Middle East argue that deploying American cargo aircraft could be crucial to carrying on a U.S.-backed offensive that has driven members of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and allied groups out of several cities and towns.

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My Comment: This is a massive escalation of US involvement in Yemen's war against Al Qaeda. But if you look at Congress and the media .... there has been little if any debate on this policy change.