Saudi Arabia turns on UAE-backed separatists as Yemen coalition fractures & airstrikes shake south
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — key allies in Yemen’s long-running war are drifting toward open confrontation as Emirati-backed separatists expand into eastern Yemen. The Southern Transitional Council’s move into Hadramout and Mahra has triggered sharp warnings from Riyadh, accusations of escalation, and reports of Saudi airstrikes against forces once considered partners.