Southern Transitional Council's Seizure in Yemen Triggers Saudi-UAE Rift
In early December, the Southern Transitional Council, backed by the UAE, seized control of Hadramout province, fracturing the Saudi-backed coalition against the Houthis. This move has led to a significant geopolitical rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with implications for regional stability and global oil markets.
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In early December, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), supported by the United Arab Emirates 
AE, seized control of Hadramout province and other key territories in southern Yemen 
YE. This bold maneuver by the STC has fractured the Saudi-backed coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, triggering a significant geopolitical rift between two historically aligned Gulf powers, Saudi Arabia 
SA and the UAE.
AE, seized control of Hadramout province and other key territories in southern Yemen YE. This bold maneuver by the STC has fractured the Saudi-backed coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, triggering a significant geopolitical rift between two historically aligned Gulf powers, Saudi Arabia SA and the UAE.
