Tensions are escalating in Yemen as Saudi-backed National Shield Forces move into the eastern provinces of Hadramout and Al-Mahra to reclaim military bases from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). The STC has refused to withdraw despite Saudi pressure, maintaining control of oil-rich territory seized in a December 2025 offensive.
Reports indicate Saudi forces have threatened airstrikes after the STC positioned units inside civilian areas, while Aden International Airport was temporarily shut down when the STC blocked a Saudi-approved de-escalation flight. Meanwhile, the UAE is said to have withdrawn its last troops, leaving the STC exposed as the power struggle intensifies.
With both Gulf powers backing rival factions, analysts warn that Yemen could become the next flashpoint in a wider regional proxy confrontation.

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