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Yemen's Emergency Declared Amid Saudi-UAE Tensions

1/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Yemen's anti-Houthi forces declared a state of emergency on December 30, 2025, after Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla targeted a weapons shipment for the STC backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The STC, backed by the UAE, has seized most of Hadramout and Mahra provinces.
The Saudi Arabian Armed Forces warned that Emirati actions were dangerous.
The UAE denied shipping weapons.
The situation could escalate, potentially reigniting Yemen's civil war.

History

Historical Context

The Yemen Civil War escalated in 2015 when Houthi forces ousted President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to intervene militarily. This coalition, which included the UAE, aimed to restore Hadi's government amid a backdrop of regional tensions and humanitarian crises, resulting in over 230,000 deaths and ongoing instability in Yemen.

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Story summary

Yemen's anti-Houthi forces declared a state of emergency on December 30, 2025, after Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla targeted a weapons shipment for the STC backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The STC, backed by the UAE, has seized most of Hadramout and Mahra provinces.
The Saudi Arabian Armed Forces warned that Emirati actions were dangerous.
The UAE denied shipping weapons.
The situation could escalate, potentially reigniting Yemen's civil war.

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