The White House announced earlier this Morning that President Barack Obama of the United States of America has approved logistical and intelligence support for Al-Hazm Military Storm Operation in Yemen, stressing that the United States strongly condemns the Houthi actions against the elected Yemeni government, which have caused widespread instability and chaos that threaten the safety and well-being of all Yemeni citizens. The National Security Council spokesperson Bernadette Meehan stated that "The United States has been in close contact with President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi and the regional partners. She said: In response to the deteriorating security situation, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States and their alliances have undertaken a military action to defend the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's borders and to protect Yemen's legitimate government. As announced by GCC member states last night, they are taking these actions at the request of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi. --More 08:45 LOCAL TIME 05:45 GMT تغريد