Error with the use of verb PROVIDE here?

[EyeSeeYou]

The text below was posted by the US authorities amid the war in the Middle East some days ago.

I'd like to focus on the underlined words. Shouldn't the sentence read "...by providing you WITH the latest information..."? I thought the structure was provide someone with something.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave Iraq, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens.

 

[SoothingDave]

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide

No, it's not an error. It's not mandatory to use "with."

"Provide" can be used both as a transitive and intransitive verb.

I can provide services. I can provide aid and comfort.

 

[Rover_KE]

I find it more natural with 'with' in this context.

 

[EyeSeeYou]

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provide

No, it's not an error. It's not mandatory to use "with."

"Provide" can be used both as a transitive and intransitive verb.

I can provide services. I can provide aid and comfort.

But when you refer to whom, doesn't it have to use WITH? "I can provide you WITH services".

 

[probus]

Here in Canada, the "with" is optional but is more commonly used than omitted. Like @Rover_KE I consider the with version more natural.