According to the WSJ, Saudi Arabia refused to allow the United States to use its bases and airspace for the mission. In retaliation, the White House threatened to withhold interception systems. The United States and Saudi Arabia clashed over the US's Operation Project Freedom, forcing US President Donald Trump's administration to abort the mission to escort vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, US officials told The Wall Street Journal. ... [1746 chars]
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