Saudi-led coalition

The Saudi-led coalition is a military alliance primarily involved in the Yemen conflict. Formed in 2015, it initially aimed to restore the Yemeni government after Houthi rebels, allegedly backed by Iran, seized control of the capital, Sana'a. The coalition is newsworthy due to recent escalations and internal disputes. Recent events include the coalition launching airstrikes against separatist forces in southern Yemen after their leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, failed to attend peace talks in Riyadh. The coalition has also accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supporting and smuggling al-Zubaidi out of the country after he was accused of treason, and of shipping weapons to separatists, leading to the UAE withdrawing counterterrorism units. The Houthis have also recently launched missiles at Israel. These events highlight the complex and fragmented nature of the Yemen conflict, involving regional rivalries and shifting alliances, and underscore the coalition's struggle to maintain stability and achieve its objectives in the region.