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Saudi-Emirati Delegation Arrives in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions

12/13/2025

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A Saudi-Emirati military delegation arrived in Aden, Yemen, to ease tensions after the Southern Transitional Council (STC) claimed control of southern provinces, including Hadhramaut and Mahra.
The delegation will press to rectify unilateral actions, notably the withdrawal of external forces from the eastern provinces.
Attacks linked to the STC killed 32 military personnel and wounded 45.
The STC, previously backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has clashed with other groups since the Houthi movement took Sanaa in 2014.

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A Saudi-Emirati military delegation arrived in Aden, Yemen, to ease tensions after the Southern Transitional Council (STC) claimed control of southern provinces, including Hadhramaut and Mahra.
The delegation will press to rectify unilateral actions, notably the withdrawal of external forces from the eastern provinces.
Attacks linked to the STC killed 32 military personnel and wounded 45.
The STC, previously backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has clashed with other groups since the Houthi movement took Sanaa in 2014.