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 event led to the ramping up of US deployments to Saudi Arabia in September?

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