STC separatists accused Saudi Arabia of requiring flights from Aden airport to UAE to land in Jeddah, leading to a halt in operations, though Saudi sources denied involvement. The STC, part of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, seeks a separate nation in southern Yemen, prompting tensions with Riyadh. The UAE, accused of arming STC, withdrew troops from Yemen, while STC defied calls to withdraw from Hadramout and al-Mahra provinces. The conflict underscores the complex dynamics within the Yemeni civil war involving multiple factions and regional actors.
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