Yemen Declares Emergency After Mukalla Bombing; Saudi Issues Ultimatum to UAE

• Yemen's anti-Houthi forces declared a state of emergency and imposed a 72-hour ban on border crossings, airports, and seaports after airstrikes on Mukalla port.
• Saudi Arabia issued a 24-hour ultimatum for UAE to leave Yemen, calling its national security a "red line" and striking alleged foreign military support for UAE-backed separatists.
• Yemen's presidential council head, Rashad al-Alimi, cancelled a defense pact with the UAE and accused it of fueling internal strife through the Southern Transitional Council (STC).
• Saudi jets targeted armored vehicles and weapons in Mukalla, allegedly offloaded from UAE ships for the UAE-aligned Southern Transitional Council (STC).
• Saudi Arabia claimed its strike on Mukalla port caused no casualties or collateral damage.

Why It Matters: Yemen declares emergency as Saudi Arabia escalates tensions with UAE over Mukalla port strikes.