Saudi Arabia warned the UAE to withdraw its troops from Yemen, following airstrikes on Emirate-backed separatist forces.

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have intensified after Riyadh requested the withdrawal of UAE troops from Yemen, following Saudi bombings on Emirate-backed separatist forces. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that the actions of the UAE endanger national security, considering them extremely dangerous. Saudi planes attacked arms shipments from the UAE, and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen expressed concern over these attacks.

The UAE rejected the accusations, stating that the targeted shipments did not contain weapons. In the context of these tensions, the UAE announced the withdrawal of troops from Yemen, and the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen imposed an air and naval blockade. The conflict in Yemen is escalating, and analysts warn that the expansion of the STC could lead to even greater instability in the region. Saudi Arabia and the UAE, rival powers in the Persian Gulf, continue to confront each other regarding their influence in the Middle East, complicating the diplomatic situation for the US.