Saudi Coalition Warns Yemen Separatists Against Hadramout Escalation

• The Saudi-led coalition warned Yemen's STC against military actions in Hadramout, stating it would counter moves undermining de-escalation efforts to protect civilians.
• The warning followed a request from Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, for immediate measures against STC violations.
• The UAE-backed STC has rejected a Saudi call to withdraw from areas seized in December, asserting it will continue securing Hadramout and Mahra.
• Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged the STC on X to respond to mediation efforts, end escalation, and withdraw forces from Hadramout and Mahra.
• Prince Khalid emphasized resolving the "southern issue" through consensus, not "adventurism," to build trust among all Yemenis.

Why It Matters: Saudi-led coalition issues stern warning to Yemen's STC over Hadramout escalation, urging de-escalation.