Yemen’s presidential council cancels UAE defence deal

Al JazeeraCenterSCO 1 min read 100% complete December 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM

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In Yemen, the Saudi-backed presidential council cancelled a defense deal with the UAE on December 30, 2025. The council demanded that UAE-backed forces withdraw from Yemen within 24 hours. This decision follows a Saudi air strike on Mukalla port, which targeted two ships allegedly unloading weapons for southern separatists. The location of the strike and withdrawal order is Yemen. Analysts are warning that this situation could lead to an escalation of violence within the country. The reason for the cancellation and demand is the alleged arming of separatists by the UAE.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Mukalla 60% Southern Separatists 70% Saudi Arabia ×280% United Arab Emirates 80% Yemen's Presidential Council 90% Yemen ×2100%

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yemen 100% presidential council 80% uae 70% defence deal 70% air strike 60% saudi arabia 60% southern separatists 50% mukalla port 50% violence escalation 40%