CNN reports that American personnel are working through a joint command established in recent weeks in Saudi Arabia. Five sources described the operation; one US official estimated roughly 200 personnel.
What the support includes: Intelligence and targeting assistance for the Saudi campaign against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. CNN’s sources described it as an extension of existing cooperation and training.
The limit: The sources said US forces are not participating directly in strikes or refueling Saudi aircraft. The Pentagon declined to discuss intelligence matters. This distinguishes the reported advisory mission from direct US combat operations.