the us expects its gulf allies involved in the coalition in yemen to put in more efforts and address the rising concerns about the millions that have been pushed to the brink of famine. according to the united nations, the arabian peninsula nation is home to the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. more than 50,000 children in yemen died from starvation in 2017. the famine in yemen is the direct result of the saudi-led intervention and blockade of the rebel-held area.