US removes Gulf air defense batteries amid Houthi drone strikes - report
The withdrawals are part of an attempt by the administration to further reduce the US's presence in the Middle East, according to the report.
Specialist Tevin Howe and Specialist Eduardo Martinez take part in training on a U.S. Army Patriot surface-to-air missile launcher at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, January 12, 2019. Picture taken January 12, 2019. U.S. Air Force/Tech(photo credit: SGT. DARNELL T. CANNADY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByTZVI JOFFRE