Officials from Somalia government confirm that Saudi led coalition has officially requested Somali government to use its airspace and water to carry out operation against Shia Rebels in Yemen.

Somalia Foreign Minister is expected to arrive Riyadh in the coming hours for possible cooperation with the coalition.

Somalia and Yemen shares border with along the red sea which makes it strategic position to strike the group.

The Shia rebels control the port city of Aden which is three hours boat drive from Somali port city of Bosaso and is strategic for the coalition.

Gulf States and other Muslims nation started campaign against the group to prevent rebels advancing in Yemen with mission to reinstate Yemen president Rabu Al Mansour Hadi who was earlier overthrown by the Houthi rebels.

Some experts warned the coalition fight against Houthis rebels may trigger sectarian violence in the Muslim world. Today Iran issued statement condemning the coalition forces. Earlier this year , The Gulf States  accused Iran of backing Houthis rebels.