Saudi-UAE Rift Over Yemen Escalates to Direct Military Action
A Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Mukalla marks the first direct military confrontation between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, two major OPEC members. The conflict, stemming from UAE-supplied weapons to Yemeni separatists, threatens OPEC unity and has already impacted Gulf stock markets.
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In a significant escalation of tensions between two major OPEC members, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates 
AE, a Saudi-led coalition conducted an airstrike on the Yemeni port of Mukalla. The strike on Tuesday targeted UAE-supplied weapons shipments intended for southern separatists, marking the first direct military confrontation between the Gulf allies in Yemen.
AE, a Saudi-led coalition conducted an airstrike on the Yemeni port of Mukalla. The strike on Tuesday targeted UAE-supplied weapons shipments intended for southern separatists, marking the first direct military confrontation between the Gulf allies in Yemen.The airstrike was a response to two UAE-origin ships arriving from Fujairah at Mukalla over the weekend. According to coalition statements, these ships disabled their tracking systems and unloaded weapons and combat vehicles without proper authorization. Saudi Arabia 
SAdeclared national security a red line and demanded UAE forces leave Yemen 
YE within 24 hours.
SAdeclared national security a red line and demanded UAE forces leave Yemen YE within 24 hours.
