American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2013 – The U.S. military boosted its
alert status across the Middle East following today’s reported militant bombing
of a defense ministry hospital in Yemen.
The alleged attack, which occurred in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital
city, reportedly killed dozens of people.
"The United States military has increased its regional
alert status following the terrorist attack on the Yemeni Republic Ministry of
Defense. The United States military is fully prepared to support our Yemeni
partners in the wake of this incident," a senior defense official said on
background.
“The United States condemns the terrorist attack against the
Yemeni Ministry of Defense, which resulted in the senseless killing and
wounding of dozens,” U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf said
in a statement.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the
victims,” Harf added. “We stand with Yemen against this violence and remain
firmly committed to supporting the Yemeni people as they seek to conclude the
National Dialogue and move forward peacefully with Yemen’s historic democratic
transition.”
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