2025-12-31 09:56:00
Reporting by PUNCH indicates Saudi Arabia carried out an airstrike on Yemen’s coast, alleging it was targeting a shipment of drones and weapons destined for UAE‑aligned separatist forces.
The incident adds a new layer to the already complex regional proxy dynamics in Yemen, where shifting alliances and rival security agendas often collide despite nominal anti‑Houthi alignment.
Observers say the development could raise tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi and complicate ceasefire and de‑escalation talks moving into 2026.
AP News reported “Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists,” while Reuters reported the UAE said it “ends mission of counterterrorism units in Yemen voluntarily,” underscoring the sensitivity around Emirati-linked deployments.
Echotitbits take: If Riyadh is publicly striking supply lines tied to UAE‑backed actors, it signals frictions that could redraw Yemen’s power map. Watch for official Saudi/UAE messaging and whether shipping lanes or port access face new restrictions.
Source: yahoo — December 30, 2025 (https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/saudi-arabia-bombs-uae-weapons-092806312.html)
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