article_snippet.sent: At Gen. Ahmed Asiri daily briefing on Tuesday, Saudi Brig.
article_snippet.sent: The U.S. role in backing the Saudis has grown since the bombing campaign began two weeks ago.
article_snippet.sent: We have expedited weapons deliveries, We have increased We intelligence sharing, and We have established a joint coordination planning cell in the Saudi operation center," Deputy Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.
article_snippet.sent: In addition, the United States has promised to resupply the Saudi weapons stocks used in the last two weeks.
article_snippet.sent: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter "emphasized the importance of limiting civilian casualties when conducting airstrikes" when " Deputy Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, the Pentagon said.
article_snippet.sent: Guidance from U.S. Central Command stops short of allowing the United States to tell The Saudis what targets to bomb, according to two U.S. defense officials who confirmed details of Guidance from U.S. Central Command to CNN, but declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.
article_snippet.sent: Guidance from U.S. Central Command allows the United States to review targets The Saudis have selected, two U.S. defense officials who confirmed details of the guidance to CNN said, and advise The Saudis if there are civilian areas nearby or other "no go" spots such as mosques and hospitals.