Saudi Arabia Sends Payment For U.S. Troops Stationed There

The transcript discusses the financial aspects of US troop deployments in Saudi Arabia. CNN reported a $500 million payment by Saudi Arabia, contradicting President Trump's claim of a $1 billion deposit. The Defense Department has not confirmed either amount. The Pentagon is in talks with Saudi Arabia to formalize cost-sharing for these deployments. US troop presence increased after attacks on Saudi oil facilities, claimed by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen.

What amount did CNN report as the payment made by Saudi Arabia in December to support US troops?

• $250 million

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $750 million

According to President Trump, how much did Saudi Arabia deposit in the bank?

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $750 million

• $250 million

What is the Department of Defense's approach to sharing deployment costs with Saudi Arabia?

• Seeking international aid

• Reducing troop numbers

• Engaging Saudi Arabia in cost sharing

• Increasing US funding

What event led to the ramp-up of US deployments to Saudi Arabia in September?

• A natural disaster

• Attacks on Saudi oil facilities

• A diplomatic agreement

• A military exercise

Who claimed responsibility for the attacks on the Saudi oil facilities?

• Saudi rebels

• Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

• US forces

• Russian operatives