UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
Summary
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to help fight in Yemen again by funding some government forces, while Saudi Arabia will provide air support against the Iran-aligned Houthi fighters. This new cooperation comes as the Houthis have made advances, causing concern in the Gulf region.Key Facts
- The UAE will resume payments to some Yemeni government forces fighting the Houthis.
- Saudi Arabia will offer air cover to support these forces.
- The Houthis have increased attacks, including drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia.
- The UAE stopped its operations in Yemen and funding in January but is now re-engaging.
- The Southern Transition Council (STC), a separatist group in southern Yemen, has asked for a referendum on independence, but Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not agreed.
- Yemeni government forces have launched a counterattack against the Houthis, but with limited success.
- Houthi missile attacks recently struck near the Aden airport, but no casualties were reported.
- Egypt’s president is preparing for possible defense actions to support Saudi Arabia if needed.
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