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Saudi Arabia Blasts UAE for Yemen Strikes, Urges Diplomacy

12/30/2025

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Saudi Arabia accused the United Arab Emirates of highly dangerous actions in Yemen after UAE airstrikes on Mukalla port.
Saudi Arabia tied the strikes to UAE-supplied weapons for separatist forces.
The United Arab Emirates denied accusations, stating the vehicles served Emirati forces and condemning Saudi pressure on the Southern Transitional Council.
The United States has urged both nations to pursue diplomacy amid escalating tensions.

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Saudi Arabia accused the United Arab Emirates of highly dangerous actions in Yemen after UAE airstrikes on Mukalla port.
Saudi Arabia tied the strikes to UAE-supplied weapons for separatist forces.
The United Arab Emirates denied accusations, stating the vehicles served Emirati forces and condemning Saudi pressure on the Southern Transitional Council.
The United States has urged both nations to pursue diplomacy amid escalating tensions.