Overview
- Saudi Arabia called its national security a red line and supported a 24-hour ultimatum for Emirati forces to leave after coalition jets hit Mukalla port.
- Yemen’s presidential council canceled a defense pact with the UAE and ordered a 72-hour no‑fly, sea and land blockade with limited exemptions.
- Riyadh said two ships from Fujairah disabled tracking and unloaded weapons and combat vehicles for the STC, a claim the UAE rejected as it said the cargo was for its own troops.
- The UAE said its residual mission consisted of specialized counterterrorism units and announced their withdrawal in coordination with partners.
- The STC defied orders as it consolidates control in the south, while the United States and Gulf states urged restraint and market losses raised concerns about OPEC consensus.