In a significant escalation of tensions in war-torn Yemen, the Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes on the port of Al Mukalla in eastern Yemen. The strikes were aimed at military supplies that had been delivered from the United Arab Emirates to separatists from the Southern Transitional Council. The Saudi news agency SPA reported the airstrikes on Tuesday, citing the coalition’s statement.
According to a report by Clash Report, Saudi Arabia carried out the airstrike on Mukalla Port after determining that ships carrying armored vehicles and weapons intended for UAE-backed separatist forces were present at the facility. The strike specifically targeted vessels described as transporting military equipment from the United Arab Emirates to the Southern Transitional Council.
The bombing of the port city of Mukalla follows rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the advance of Emirates-backed separatist forces known as the Southern Transitional Council. The UAE has denied Saudi claims that it sent a shipment of weapons to the separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.
The airstrike on the port of Al Mukalla marks an unprecedented escalation of tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, whose goals in Yemen have increasingly diverged. The conflict in Yemen has already caused immense suffering for the civilian population, and this latest development threatens to further destabilize the region.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation in Yemen, with concerns growing over the impact of the airstrikes on the already dire humanitarian situation in the country. Efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict have so far been elusive, with various factions and external actors pursuing their own interests in the region.
As the situation continues to evolve, it is essential for all parties involved to prioritize the well-being of the Yemeni people and work towards a sustainable peace agreement that addresses the root causes of the conflict.
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References:
– Eastern Herald. (2025, December 30). Saudi Airstrikes Hammer UAE Weapons at Yemen’s Al Mukalla Port Amid Separatist Oil Grab. [https://easternherald.com/2025/12/30/saudi-airstrikes-uae-weapons-yemen-al-mukalla-port-separatist-oil-grab/]
– Defence Blog. (2025, December 30). Saudi Arabia hits Mukalla port amid rift with UAE over Yemen. [https://defence-blog.com/saudi-arabia-hits-mukalla-port-amid-rift-with-uae-over-yemen/]
– BBC News. (2025, December 30). Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xdxz48l7yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss]
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