United Arab Emirates-backed separatists tighten grip on southern Yemen

Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS

Summary:
United Arab Emirates-backed separatists from the Southern Transitional Council have expanded their control over a large, oil-rich region in southern Yemen. In response, airspace was briefly closed, which a Yemeni official described as a "Saudi message" directed at the Southern Transitional Council. The UAE-supported fighters have strengthened their grip in this strategically significant area. The developments indicate heightened tensions involving local and regional actors in Yemen.

Tags: United Arab Emirates, Southern Transitional Council, southern Yemen, oil-rich region, airspace closure, Saudi message, regional tensions

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Airspace briefly closed in what Yemeni official says was 'Saudi message' to Southern Transitional Council, whose UAE-supported fighters took over large oil-rich region The post United Arab Emirates-backed separatists tighten grip on southern Yemen appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Source: The Times of Israel

Posted on 12-08-2025 10:29