The diplomatic intervention comes as Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government announced on Saturday that it had regained control of Mukalla. Saudi Arabia has accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of backing the STC in its recent moves. In response, STC forces blocked roads leading to Aden from the northern provinces, residents said. The STC and Saudi Arabia have accused each other of responsibility for shutting off air traffic. The STC in its statement on Saturday said southern Yemen was being subjected to a land, sea and air blockade.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 03, 2026 15:21 UTC