framework both being the key phrases there. peter doocy, thank you. mideast countries joining the fight in yemen. a u.s. defense official says the u.s. will likely said aid for saudi-led air strikes against iran-backed rebels. yemen on the verge of a civil war risking a larger battle throughout the middle east this as egypt is joining the campaign against the rebels. conner powell is live in jerusalem with the latest. >> reporter: that sunni country's list of joining this saudi arabian coalition continues to grow with egypt and morocco and jordan all part of the effort. now at least in name only. this is still very much a saudi arabian military operation against the iranian houthi rebels and it's saudi jets that appear to be targeting yemen. they appear to be targeting depots captured by the rebels. the rebels showing no signs of